Showman

Showman Meaning & Origin

About Showman
The surname Showman is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "shewen" meaning "to show" and the Old English word "mann" meaning "man." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked as an entertainer or performer, particularly in a theatrical or show business context. The surname Showman signifies a person involved in showcasing or presenting performances, exhibitions, or spectacles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Showman: 1,251
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21019
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃoʊmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Showman in Braille

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

The name Showman in braille

How to sign the name Showman using Sign Language

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

The name Showman in sign language

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