borman

Borman is a surname that can refer to several individuals. The most widely known bearer is Frank Borman, an American astronaut and military officer who commanded Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon. The name appears in genealogical records in North America and Europe, and it may be found among descendants of European immigrants.

Beyond individuals, Borman may appear as a place name, an institutional name, or in brand names, typically derived from a surname. In some cases, it designates locations or organizations associated with people who bore the name. Because of its association with notable figures in spaceflight history, Borman is encountered in discussions of 20th-century aerospace achievements.