TheNameDBClingman
OccupationalMeaning
An occupational or descriptive surname, possibly derived from a personal name or indicating a person who clings or holds fast.
Etymology
Clingman may derive from the Old English or Middle English verb 'cling' combined with 'man,' indicating an occupational or descriptive surname. Alternatively, it may be a patronymic derived from a personal name such as Cling or a Germanic personal name.
About the Clingman Surname
Clingman is an English or German surname, possibly occupational or descriptive in origin, indicating a person who clings or holds fast. The surname is documented in North American records, with notable bearers including a 19th-century American politician and general.
Distribution
Found primarily in the United States and England, with concentrations in Appalachian regions.
Notable Bearers
Thomas Lanier Clingman (American politician and general, 1812-1897)