Alman Surname Guide

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Altman surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

What Alman means

Alman is a branch of the Altman name tree. At root, the name means “Old man”.

Records show Alman as one of the forms Altman took over time. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Altmann. The 2010 US Census counted 883 people named Alman, ranking it number 27,354 among American surnames. It sits within the 50,000 most common last names in the country.

Research your Alman family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.