TheNameDBLIPPMANN
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the personal name Lipman, with the German suffix '-mann' meaning man or person.
Etymology
The surname combines the given name Lipman (possibly from Hebrew 'Lipman' or Yiddish origins) with the German occupational suffix '-mann'. This formation indicates descent from or association with someone named Lipman.
About the LIPPMANN Surname
A German and Yiddish patronymic surname indicating descent from Lipman. The name is particularly common among Jewish populations in Central Europe and their descendants.
Distribution
Found in Germany, Austria, and among Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Europe and America.
Notable Bearers
Walter Lippmann (journalist and political commentator)