Shulman

Shulman Meaning & Origin

About Shulman
The surname Shulman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shul," meaning synagogue. It is an occupational surname given to someone who worked in or near a synagogue, such as a synagogue attendant or caretaker. The name Shulman is common among Jewish communities and is often associated with individuals who have a historical connection to Jewish religious institutions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shulman: 4,104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,076
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃʊlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shulman in Braille

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

The name Shulman in braille

How to sign the name Shulman using Sign Language

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

The name Shulman in sign language

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