Freeman

Masculine

Meaning

A man who is free, not bound to servitude or feudal obligations.

Etymology

Freeman is an English occupational or status surname derived from the Old English words 'freo' (free) and 'man' (man). It originally denoted someone who was not a serf or slave in medieval society.

About the Name Freeman

Freeman is primarily a surname but has been used as a given name, particularly in American contexts. It carries historical significance as a designation of social status in medieval England.

Notable Bearers

Freeman Dyson (British-American physicist) Morgan Freeman (American actor)

Historical People Named Freeman

Freeman Thorp

Col.

Freeman Willingdon

Governor General