TheNameDBYeatman
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from Old English 'geat' (gate) combined with 'man,' referring to a gatekeeper or person associated with a gate.
Etymology
The surname combines 'geat' (gate) with 'man' (person), originally describing someone who kept or guarded a gate. This occupational surname became hereditary in medieval England.
About the Yeatman Surname
An English occupational surname indicating a gatekeeper or gate-related worker. The name reflects the importance of gatekeeping in medieval fortified settlements.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Unknown