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

Wallman, 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 Wallman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wallman in America

Wallman is the 26189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wallman surname appeared 934 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 Wallman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wallman 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 Wallman

The surname WALLMAN has its origins in England, tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "wal," which referred to a wall or rampart, combined with the word "man," indicating a person responsible for maintaining or guarding the walls of a town or fortified structure.

During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, many surnames emerged to identify individuals based on their occupations, places of origin, or physical characteristics. The surname WALLMAN likely originated as an occupational name for someone whose role was to oversee the construction, repair, or defense of walls or fortifications.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname WALLMAN can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the 12th century, where a certain Robert le Walleman was mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, which documented a William Walman. This suggests that the name was present in different regions of England during this period.

Notably, the surname WALLMAN is associated with the historic town of Wallman's Green in Hertfordshire, which may have been named after an individual or family bearing this surname who resided in or owned land in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the WALLMAN surname. One such figure was Sir John Wallman (1554-1621), a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I.

Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Wallman (1670-1741), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Terrington St. Clement in Norfolk.

In the 19th century, Charles Wallman (1815-1892) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The WALLMAN surname also found its way across the Atlantic, with individuals like William Wallman (1822-1891), an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Sir Henry Wallman (1879-1958), a British industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the automotive industry and supported various charitable causes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wallman

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

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

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