Wanamaker - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Wanamaker \

is of German origin, and its meaning is "basket maker". Occupational name. John Wanamaker (19th century) was a Philadelphia merchant who founded one of the first American department stores.

Wanamaker has 1 variant form: Wannamaker.

Wanamaker is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#11768 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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