Show ContentsStrangman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Strangman is of Anglo-Saxon origin, its roots reaching back before the days of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Old English "strangmann," meaning "strong, bold man," and was likely first borne as a nickname.

Early Origins of the Strangman family

The surname Strangman was first found in Essex, where the Strangman family was anciently Lords of the manor of Hadley Castle.

Early History of the Strangman family

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Strangman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Strangeman, Strangman, Strongman, Strongeman and others.

Early Notables of the Strangman family

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United States Strangman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Strangman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • W. Strangman, who settled in Carolina in 1740
Strangman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Strangman, who was naturalized in New York in 1806
  • Sophia Strangman, who arrived in Baltimore in 1833

Contemporary Notables of the name Strangman (post 1700) +

  • Mary Somerville Parker Strangman (1872-1943), Irish physician, health advocate and suffragist from Carriganore, Killotteran, County Waterford
  • James Gonville Strangman QC (1873-1971), British barrister who spent much of his career in India., son of Sir Thomas Strangman QC


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