TheNameDBSilverman
OccupationalMeaning
A person who works with silver, or a silversmith.
Etymology
Silverman is an occupational surname combining the German/Yiddish 'silver' (silver) with 'man' (man), indicating a silversmith or silver worker. The surname is common among Jewish populations in Central and Eastern Europe.
About the Silverman Surname
Silverman is a common occupational surname among Jewish populations, indicating involvement in silversmithing or silver trading. The name has become widespread in North America and Israel.
Distribution
Common among Jewish populations worldwide, particularly in North America, Israel, and Europe.
Notable Bearers
Rob Silverman (actor), David Silverman (animator)