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

Wadman, 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 Wadman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wadman in America

Wadman is the 27845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wadman surname appeared 862 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 Wadman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wadman 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 Wadman

The surname WADMAN is of English origin, initially arising in the 12th century in the county of Yorkshire. It stems from the Old English words "wad" and "mann," meaning "woad man" or "one who deals in woad," a blue dye derived from the woad plant. This occupation-based surname was commonly given to those involved in the dyeing trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1195, where a Thomas Wadman is mentioned. Another early reference appears in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1284, which lists a Richard Wadman as a witness.

In the 14th century, the WADMAN surname is found in various historical records across Yorkshire and neighboring counties. Notably, a John Wadman is mentioned in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, indicating the name's continued presence in the region.

As the WADMAN family expanded and migrated to other parts of England, variations in spelling emerged, such as Wademan, Waddeman, and Wademon. The Yorkshire Parish Registers from the 16th century contain numerous entries of these alternate spellings.

One notable figure bearing the WADMAN surname was William Wadman, a prominent merchant and landowner from Devon who lived from 1540 to 1618. His descendants played a significant role in the county's affairs for several generations.

In the 17th century, the WADMAN name gained recognition through Sir John Wadman (1622-1689), a wealthy English merchant and Member of Parliament for Somerset. His son, also named John Wadman (1655-1737), followed in his footsteps and served as an MP for Bridgwater.

Another individual of note was Robert Wadman (1647-1717), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, from 1702 until his death.

During the 18th century, the WADMAN surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with families residing in counties such as Somerset, Devon, and Gloucestershire. One notable example is Henry Wadman (1768-1834), a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings in Bath and Bristol.

As the industrial revolution gained momentum, the WADMAN name became associated with various trades and professions, reflecting the surname's occupational origins. For instance, John Wadman (1792-1864) was a successful manufacturer of agricultural implements in Somersetshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wadman

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

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 Wadman 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 Wadman 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 Wadman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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