The Alderman Family

 

The Alderman family name is of English origin, and it is a status name from Middle English alderman, which is derived from the Old English title of ealdorman, which literally means "elder man". The title was used by the chief nobles presiding over shires.

The Alderman family name is thought to have originated in the southern part of England, and there are records of people with the name Alderman living in that area as far back as the 12th century. The name Alderman was also brought to the United States by early settlers, and there are now Alderman families all over the country.

Here are some of the earliest known records of people with the Alderman surname:

• John Alderman, who was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as living in the county of Kent, England.
• William Alderman, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of 1176 as living in the county of Sussex, England.
• Robert Alderman, who was recorded in the Hundred Rolls of 1273 as living in the county of Essex, England.

The Alderman family name has been associated with a number of notable people throughout history, including:

• John Alderman (1584-1657), an English Puritan minister who was one of the founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
• Grace Alderman (1613-1675), the wife of John Alderman, who was also a prominent figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
• William Alderman (1671-1736), an American merchant and politician who served as the mayor of New York City from 1733 to 1734.
• Samuel Alderman (1756-1837), an American politician who served as the mayor of Philadelphia from 1816 to 1817.

The Alderman family name is a proud and distinguished name that has been associated with a number of notable people throughout history. If you are an Alderman, you can be proud of your heritage and your family's history.