About Fortman
The surname Fortman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vortman," meaning "guardian of the ford." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was responsible for guarding or maintaining a ford, which is a shallow area in a river or stream where it can be crossed by foot or vehicle. The name Fortman signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their role as a guardian of the ford.
The surname Fortman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fortman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fortman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fortman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.