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Etymology of Whaymand

What does the name Whaymand mean?

Whaymand is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Wigmund, meaning man of war. 1

Early Origins of the Whaymand family

The surname Whaymand 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 Whaymand family

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Whaymand Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Whaymand have been found, including Wyman, Wyeman and others.

Early Notables of the Whaymand family

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Migration of the Whaymand family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Whaymand, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : John and Francis Wyman who settled in Charlestown Massachusetts in 1630; Mr. Wyman settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1768; John Wyman settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1766.



  1. Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
  2. Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.


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