Goldman Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Jewish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Goldman means 'gold man' and is of Jewish origin.
Meaning of the Name Goldman
Goldman is a surname of Jewish origin. It is derived from the German word 'gold' meaning 'gold' and the word 'mann' meaning 'man', suggesting someone who works with or deals in gold. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the name of an ancestor. Goldman can be traced back to Ashkenazi Jews who lived in Germany in the Middle Ages. The name is often associated with successful and wealthy individuals.
Popularity of the Name Goldman
The popularity for the name Goldman peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 13 births, which ranked number 4,925 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Goldman had the most male births in 1920 with 13, which ranked number 2,336 out of 4,989 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Goldman
Popularity of Goldman by State
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