The Northman Family Name

Ancestors listed as Northman are often found as Norman a generation earlier. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Northman, Norseman”. Northman is listed among the recognised spellings of Norman. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Other spellings include Normann and Normand.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Norman surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Northman surname pack.