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![Show Contents]() Wheatman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The earliest origins of the Wheatman surname date from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name reveals that an early member was a "bold, brave man" having derived from the Old English word "hwatmann." In some cases, the name could have been derived from the Middle English word "wodman," from "wodeman," which meant "woodman." 1 Another source claims the name could denote "a dealer in woad for dyeing as in Wadster." 2 Early Origins of the Wheatman familyThe surname Wheatman was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where Wateman was listed in Dorset and Wetman was recorded in Herefordshire. 3 Singular names were quite common at the time. In Devon, the Pipe Rolls of 1168 have a listing for Algar filius Watman and in Oxfordshire, John Watemon was recorded at Eynsham in 1264. The Hundredorum Rolls for 1279 included an entry for Hugo Weteman. Richard Whateman (Wateman) was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for Essex in 1327. 1 A scan of early records in Norfolk, show Symon le Wademan in 1296 and in Yorkshire, Richard de Norham, waddeman was listed as a Freeman of York in 1375. These last two entries would denote the occupational nature of the names. John Wodeman was found in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296 and William Wadman was listed in Yorkshire in 1417. 1 Early History of the Wheatman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wheatman research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1375, 1417, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Wheatman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wheatman Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Wheatman are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Wheatman include: Wademan, Wadman, Waddman, Wadmen and others. Early Notables of the Wheatman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wheatman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wheatman familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Wheatman or a variant listed above: settlers who were recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Wheatman (post 1700) | + |
- Danny Wheatman, American mandolin, fiddle, harmonica player, known for his collaboration with John Denver on his Higher Ground album
- David Mark Wheatman (1966-2004), English cricketer who played from 1990 to 2001 for Cumberland
- Yvonne Wheatman, birth name of "Sue" from the Sue and Sunny, a vocal duo and session singers in the 1960s through the 1980s
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Baring-Gould S., Family Names and their Story. London: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1913. Print
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
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