Fishman

Fishman Meaning & Origin

About Fishman
The surname Fishman is of Jewish origin and is an occupational name derived from the Yiddish word "fisher" or "fischer," meaning "fisherman." It was typically given to individuals who worked as fishermen or were involved in the fishing industry. The surname Fishman is common among Jewish communities and can be found worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fishman: 6,962
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fishman 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 Fishman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FXMN
🗽 NYSIIS
FASNA
🔊 Soundex
F020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 SH M AE2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪʃˌmæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FXMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F255

Accessibility & Communication

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