Seidman

Occupational

Meaning

Derived from Yiddish or German elements, possibly meaning 'silk man' or referring to someone who worked with silk.

Etymology

Seidman combines the German/Yiddish 'Seide' (silk) with 'man' (man), indicating an occupational surname for someone who worked with silk or in the silk trade. The name is common among Ashkenazi Jewish populations.

About the Seidman Surname

Seidman is an occupational surname of Yiddish or German origin referring to silk workers or traders. The name is particularly common among Ashkenazi Jewish communities.

Distribution

Found primarily among Jewish populations in Europe and North America, particularly in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation

People with the Seidman Surname

M.L. Seidman

Chairman, New York Board of Trade Tax Committee