Trueman

Trueman is a British surname of Old English origin, with variations including Truman and Trumann. The name is derived from the words "trew," meaning trustworthy or faithful, and "man," denoting a person. Therefore, Trueman can be translated to mean a trustworthy or faithful individual.

The surname Trueman has been documented in England since medieval times, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated as a nickname or personal attribute that later became a hereditary surname.

Individuals with the surname Trueman can be found throughout the United Kingdom and in countries with historical ties to the British Isles, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable bearers of the surname include the English cricketer Fred Trueman, who was a prominent fast bowler in the 1950s and 1960s, and the American writer Truman Capote, whose surname is a variant of Trueman.

Today, the surname Trueman continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its place in British and global history as a reminder of the virtues of trustworthiness and faithfulness.

There are approximately 4,010 people named Trueman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,330th most common surname in Britain. Around 62 in a million people in Britain are named Trueman.

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
  • Richard

Female

  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jean
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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