| ![Show Contents]() Wannamaker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Wannamaker familyThe surname Wannamaker was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Wannamaker familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wannamaker research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1596 is included under the topic Early Wannamaker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wannamaker Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wanner, Waner, Wanler, Wenner, Wanen, Wanern, Wönner, Weiner, Wienner, Wonnen, Winner, Weynner, Wuynner, Weynen, Wansen, Wenser, Wannamaker and many more. Early Notables of the Wannamaker familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wannamaker Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wannamaker Rankingthe United States, the name Wannamaker is the 17,935th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Wannamaker migration to the United States | + |
Wannamaker Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jacob Wannamaker, age 24. who arrived at the port of Philadelphi in 1738
- Jacob Wannamaker, aged 24, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
| Wannamaker migration to Canada | + |
Wannamaker Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mrs. Elizabeth Wannamaker U.E. born in New York, USA who settled in Maugerville, Sunbury County, New Brunswick c. 1784 she relocated from her husbands land grant, remarried at a later date to Sgt. John Post 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Wannamaker (post 1700) | + |
- William Whetstone III Wannamaker, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from South Carolina, 1960, 1972 4
- William Whetstone Wannamaker Jr. (b. 1900), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from South Carolina, 1956, 1960; Member of Republican National Committee from South Carolina, 1956-66 5
- Julius Wannamaker, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Anderson, South Carolina, 1930-32 (acting, 1930-32) 5
- J. B. Wannamaker, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1940 5
- Lewis William Wannamaker (b. 1924), American biochemist who co-won the Robert Koch Prize in 1980
- Ian Wannamaker (b. 1981), Canadian-born, New Zealand ice hockey player for the Ice Blacks, the New Zealand National Team
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 18) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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