Find out how popular the last name Funneman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Funneman.

Funneman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Funneman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Funneman in America

Funneman is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Funneman surname appeared 123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Funneman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Funneman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Funneman

The surname FUNNEMAN has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "funne" and "mann," which together translate to "merry man" or "jester." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a cheerful or entertaining demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a landowner named Funneman in the county of Yorkshire. This indicates that the name was already established in the region by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Funnemann, Fonneman, and Funnymanne, reflecting the inconsistencies in orthography of the time. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciations.

Notable individuals bearing the FUNNEMAN surname include Sir William Funneman (c. 1350-1412), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. Records show that he served as the city's mayor in 1390 and played a significant role in the local economy.

Another notable figure was John Funneman (c. 1525-1592), a playwright and poet from Stratford-upon-Avon, who was a contemporary of William Shakespeare. Although his works are now largely forgotten, he was recognized for his contributions to the flourishing theater scene of the time.

In the 17th century, the name was associated with the village of Funneman's Green in Hertfordshire, which likely derived its name from an early settler or landowner bearing the FUNNEMAN surname. This place name further reinforces the historical presence of the name in the region.

One of the more prominent individuals was Sir Thomas Funneman (1675-1742), a military officer who served in the British Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He rose through the ranks and was knighted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Funneman (1810-1892), a renowned artist and painter from Yorkshire. Her landscapes and portraits were widely acclaimed, and many of her works are now held in prestigious art collections across the country.

While the FUNNEMAN surname may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a well-established family name with a rich history spanning centuries and various regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Funneman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Funneman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Funneman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Funneman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Funneman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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