Littman

Littman is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The surname is of German and Yiddish-Jewish origin, derived from the Yiddish male given name "Leib," meaning lion. The name is also associated with the German word "licht," meaning light.

The Littman family name is well-documented in British historical records, particularly in Jewish communities. Many individuals bearing the surname have made notable contributions to various fields, including academia, medicine, and the arts.

Over the centuries, the Littman surname has spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by descendants of the original bearers. Today, individuals with the surname Littman can be found in diverse professions and locations, reflecting the richness and diversity of the British cultural landscape.

There are approximately 119 people named Littman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Littman.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Cedric
  • Chris
  • David
  • Jasper
  • Jimmy
  • Jonathan
  • Julian
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robin

Female

  • Amanda
  • Audrey
  • Cissie
  • Jean
  • Joyce
  • Judith
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Valerie
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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