Wayment History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Wayment has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Wigmund, meaning man of war. 1 Early Origins of the Wayment familyThe surname Wayment was first found in Sussex but "Wymond and Wymund occurred as surnames in Oxfordshire, Bucks, Gloucestershire, and Norfolk during the 13th century." 2 Early History of the Wayment familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wayment research. Another 274 words (20 lines of text) covering the year 1520 is included under the topic Early Wayment History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wayment Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Wayment include Wyman, Wyeman and others. Early Notables of the Wayment familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wayment Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Wayment Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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