About Lichtman
The surname Lichtman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "licht," meaning "light." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Licht or a similar name. The name Lichtman likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with light, such as a candlemaker or a lamp lighter. It may also have been a nickname for someone who was associated with light in a metaphorical sense, such as someone who was knowledgeable or enlightened.
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The surname Lichtman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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