Alterman Name Origin and Family Crest

Alterman? Think of it as Alter with a different pen. At root, the name means “The old man”.

• In the 2010 US Census, 727 Americans gave Alterman as their last name (rank 31,754).
• Names that sound alike, such as Alderman, are easily confused in old records.
• Alterman is built on the same root as Alter, with the ending -man.
• You may also find the name written Altermann, Alte and Altvater.

Alterman coat of arms

Looking for an Alterman coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Want more than a summary? See the Alterman family name pack.