Schwartzman

Schwartzman is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, primarily found in Eastern Europe and later in the United States and other countries.

The name is derived from the Hebrew name Shlomo, which means "peace" and was shortened to Schwartzman, meaning "son of Asher" or "son of Shlomo". The Ashkenazi surname convention typically attached the patronymic suffix "-man" to the name of the father or ancestor.

Notable individuals with the surname Schwartzman include:

David Schwartzman, an American botanist and lichenologist

David M. Schwartzman, an American chemist and science writer

Sabine Lisicki's doubles partner, Dominic Schwartzman, who competed in a few ITF tournaments

The surname Schwartzman has multiple variations, including Schwarzmann, Schwartsman, and others. In some cases, the suffix "-man" was dropped, resulting in surnames such as Schwartz or Schwarz.

Historically, the Schwartzman family came from Galicia, a historical region in Central and Eastern Europe, which is now part of Poland and Ukraine. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Schwartzmans emigrated to the United States, primarily to New York City and other urban centers.

In modern times, the Schwartzman name has spread globally through migration and cultural exchange, and it is not uncommon to find people with the surname Schwartzman in many countries, often with varying familial connections and backgrounds.