FOREMAN
Foreman
Foreman is a British surname of occupational origin. The name is derived from the Middle English word "foreman," meaning a leader or overseer. It was commonly used to refer to someone who held a supervisory role or was in charge of a group of workers.
The Foreman surname is thought to have originated in medieval England, where individuals with this name would have been responsible for managing and organising tasks within a particular trade or industry. The role of a foreman was crucial in ensuring the smooth running of operations and maintaining productivity.
Over time, the surname Foreman became established as a hereditary family name, passed down through generations. Today, individuals bearing the surname Foreman can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the historical migration patterns of British families.
Notable individuals with the surname Foreman include George Foreman, the American former professional boxer and two-time world heavyweight champion. The name continues to be a part of British heritage and serves as a reminder of the importance of skilled leadership and supervision in various fields.
There are approximately 8,012 people named Foreman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,178th most common surname in Britain. Around 123 in a million people in Britain are named Foreman.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Forman
- Faerman
- Farman
- Fairman
- Fareman
- Fairmann
- Farmani
- Farmand
- Froeman
- Foerman
- Fayerman
- Fearman
- Fehrman
- Fehrmann
- Fereman
- Ferman
- Fermandes
- Feryman
- Fierman
- Fireman
- Firman
- Firmani
- Foremen
- Foresman
- Forgeman
- Forma
- Formanek
- Formann
- Formenti
- Formento
- Fourman
- Fourment
- Freeman
- Freman
- Frieman
- Frreman
- Furman
- Furmank
- Vahrman
- Varman
- Veerman
- Verman
- Fariman
- Farmaner
- Farrowman
- Fauman
- Ferryman
- Feuerman
- Firmanty
- Fohrmann
- Forenan
- Foressman
- Formay
- Formen
- Freaman
- Freeeman
- Freiman
- Freyman
- Friemann
- Furmanek
- Furmanik
- Vermani
- Ferriman
- Firmin
- Fortman
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