The Celtic name Eppadman was first used in the rugged landscape of
Wales. This old, proud name is from the
personal name Adam. The surname Eppadman features the distinctive
Welsh patronymic prefixes
ab- and
ap-. The original form of the name was
ab-Adam or
ap-Adam, but the prefixes have been assimilated into the surname over the course of time and the overall spelling has sometimes been extensively altered.
Early Origins of the Eppadman family
The surname Eppadman was first found in
Denbighshire (Welsh: Sir Ddinbych), a historic county in Northeast
Wales, created by the Laws in
Wales Act 1536.
Early History of the Eppadman family
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Eppadman Spelling Variations
Although there are not an extremely large number
Welsh surnames, there are an inordinately large number of
spelling variations of those surnames. This variety of spellings began almost immediately after the acceptance of surnames within
Welsh society. As time progressed, these old Brythonic names were eventually were recorded in English. This process was problematic in that many of the highly inflected sounds of the native language of
Wales could not be properly captured in English. Some families, however, did decide to modify their own names to indicate a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even a patriotic affiliation. The name Eppadman has seen various spelling variations: Abadham, Abadam, Ab Adham, Ab Adam, Ap Adam and many more.
Early Notables of the Eppadman family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Eppadman family to the New World and Oceana
The
Welsh migration to North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries contributed greatly to its rapid development. These migrants were in search of land, work, and freedom. Those
Welsh families that survived the long ocean journey were critical to the development of new industries and factories, and to the quick settlement of land. They also added to an ever-growing rich cultural heritage. A search of the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Eppadman: those who migrated to North America before the 19th century and contributed to the development of a new society.