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

Widemon, 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 Widemon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Widemon in America

Widemon is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Widemon surname appeared 152 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 Widemon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Widemon 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 Widemon

The surname Widemon is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the Middle Ages. This period, spanning roughly from the 5th to the late 15th century, was a time of significant cultural development in Western Europe. The name appears to have its roots in the Germanic language family, specifically from the Old German words "wid" meaning "wood" or "forest" and "man" meaning "man" or "person." Thus, the name Widemon likely started as a toponymic surname, given to individuals who lived near or worked in forested areas.

Early references to similar surnames can be found in various medieval documents, including local parish records and feudal rolls. In particular, documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in regions such as Bavaria and Saxony bear close resemblance to the surname Widemon, with variations in spelling like Widemann, Wydeman, and Wydmon. These contemporary forms suggest the surname was relatively widespread and could often change spelling depending on local dialects and phonetic interpretations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is Johann Widemann, a landowner mentioned in a Bavarian tax record in 1375. The Widemann family was noted for their ownership of forested estates, reinforcing the idea that the surname had a strong connection to woodland areas. Johann's descendants perpetuated the name, and records from the late 15th century reference his great-grandson, Heinrich Wydeman, a magistrate in Nuremberg, born in 1450 and died in 1520.

Another historical figure bearing a similar name was Margaretha Wydmon, a midwife recorded in the town of Leipzig in the early 16th century. Margaretha was born in 1505 and her services were well documented in local medical journals, emphasizing the community's reliance on her expertise. Her son, Karl Wydmon, born in 1530 and died in 1590, moved to the nearby city of Dresden, where he became a noted merchant, further spreading the surname within Saxony.

Johann Widemann's lineage continued into the following centuries, with notable entries such as Hans Wydmon, an artist born in 1595 whose works were prominent in the court of the Elector of Saxony, and his son, Friedrich Wydmon, born in 1622, a soldier who served during the Thirty Years' War and documented his experiences extensively.

By the 18th century, the surname Widemon can be traced to various parts of Germany and even across the borders into neighboring regions, sustained by descendants who moved due to economic or political reasons. For instance, Wilhelm Wydmon, born in 1703, emigrated to the Americas, contributing to the geographic spread of the surname.

The surname Widemon encapsulates a rich history deeply connected to the forests and lands of medieval Germany, showcasing the evolving nature of family names and their significance within local communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Widemon

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

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

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