Erdman

Erdman Meaning & Origin

About Erdman
The surname Erdman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ereman," meaning "honor man" or "nobleman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a title for someone of high social status or a person who held an important position in society. Over time, the surname Erdman has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Erdman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Erdman: 6,558
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Erdman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Erdman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E63505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 D M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈərdmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Erdman in Braille

Here's how to represent Erdman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Erdman in braille

How to sign the name Erdman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Erdman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Erdman in sign language

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