Friedman
The origin of the surname Friedman
Friedman is a Yiddish/German-Jewish name meaning “man of peace” or “free man.”
What kind of surname is Friedman?
Friedman is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Hebrew naming tradition — you can read how Hebrew surnames were formed on our Hebrew last names page.
Variants & spellings of Friedman
You may also see this surname written as:
- Friedmann
Other Hebrew surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Friedman mean?
The surname Friedman means Peaceful, free man. Friedman is a Yiddish/German-Jewish name meaning “man of peace” or “free man.”
Where does the surname Friedman come from?
Friedman is a surname of Hebrew origin.
What kind of surname is Friedman?
Friedman is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Friedman?
Variant spellings of Friedman include Friedmann.
What are other Hebrew surnames?
Other Hebrew surnames include Abramovich, Adler, Ben-David, Cohen, Goldberg, Kaplan.