Cushman

Cushman is a surname of English origin that has been borne by numerous individuals, and, by extension, by places and institutions named after people with that name. In the United States, Cushman is used as a toponym for several towns and communities, and it appears in the names of streets, schools, and geographic features. The name also underscores a number of corporate and organizational identities.

In business, Cushman is best known for Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm that provides advisory, property management, and transaction services. The Cushman Motor Car Company and its successor brands produced Cushman-branded motor scooters and other compact commercial vehicles used in campuses, delivery fleets, and municipal services in the 20th century.

In addition to commerce, Cushman has a presence in culture and academia through institutions and landmarks named in honor of individuals with the surname Cushman, reflecting typical toponymic practice. The term thus serves both as a family name and a geographic label, with multiple, sometimes unrelated, uses across the United States and beyond.