Hartman

Descriptive

Meaning

Strong man or brave man, from Germanic 'hart' (strong/brave) and 'man' (man).

Etymology

Germanic compound surname combining 'hart' (meaning strong or brave) with 'man'. The name was adopted across German-speaking regions and among Jewish communities in Central Europe.

About the Hartman Surname

A Germanic descriptive surname indicating strength or bravery. The name became widespread in Central Europe and was adopted by both Christian and Jewish populations.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 45,000 bearers in the United States #549 most common surname
Rare Common

Common in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and among German and Jewish diaspora communities worldwide.

Hartman Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Hartman Surname