Surname Püttmann - Meaning and Origin

Püttmann: What does the surname Püttmann mean?

The last name Püttmann is a German surname originating from the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the word "Putzmann", a German term which in Middle High German meant someone who was considered to be a good person or someone who is trustworthy. The surname was often referenced to those who kept their promises and/or those who could be trusted.

The name Püttmann was also associated with the occupation of a miller in some regions of Germany. It likely originated from the term "Putzman" which could also mean "miller" or "a worker at a mill".

The adoption of the last name Püttmann was generally most common in the regions now known as Bavaria and Thuringia. The majority of its bearers can still be found in this area, although the name has spanned far and wide to be found in other German-speaking countries as well as throughout the world.

A significant number of bearers of the name also emigrated to America in the 19th and early 20th century, thus making it present in the United States and Canada.

The name Püttmann is an important part of German culture and history; it symbolizes the people's loyalty, reliability and work ethic. It is a reminder of our ancestor's dedication to hard work and their commitment to the values of trustworthiness.

Püttmann: Where does the name Püttmann come from?

The last name Püttmann is a German surname which is typically found in the northern part of the country, particularly in Lower Saxony, Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt, and Bavaria. It has spread to other regions in Germany, and today, the name can also be found occasionally in Austria. Additionally, German immigrants have brought the name Püttmann to other countries over time, such as Brazil, the United States, and Canada, where it is commonly found.

The name is believed to derive from the old German Germanic name Putt which itself is likely related to Puta which means "apple". This implies that the original bearers of the name were farmers, and people with the name were often associated with farming and agriculture in the early days.

In modern times, the Püttmann name has mostly remained in the northern part of Germany, though people with the name have spread to other parts of Europe (especially in Austria), and even to other countries with strong German populations. Although the name has spread far and wide, its origins remain firmly rooted in northern Germany, where it has been for hundreds of years.

Variations of the surname Püttmann

The surname Püttmann is of German origin and has a variety of variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin. Püttmann is the most common version of the spelling, but it can also be spelt as "Puttmann," "Puttman," "Puttemann," "Puttemann," and in some cases "Puettman."

It is also very common for the surname to turn up with a "von," such as "von Puttman," "von Puttmahn," "von Püttmann," or even "von Puttemann." This version is typically seen among aristocratic families who have a history of serving in the German military or government.

The surname can also be found as an alternative spelling of "Pootmeiner/Pootmeier," "Pootman," "Pootmann/Puttman," "Puttemeyer," and "Püttmann, Püttman." Other variants of the surname are "Putman," "Putmann," "Puttemeyer," "Puttemeier," and "Pootmann."

In some instances, especially when German immigrants have arrived in the United States, the surname can be found spelled as "Putman," "Putmen," "Puttmon," "Putmahl," and "Putmey." It may also exist in Eastern Europe as "Putman," which is a shortened version of "Puttmann."

All these variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin stem from the same source, providing a sense of connection among all those who bear the surname Püttmann.

Famous people with the name Püttmann

• Jaromir Püttmann, German mathematician and professor at the Technical University of Dresden.
• Ursula Püttmann, German film producer and founder of the production company, Real Film Berlin.
• Katharina Püttmann, German freestyle swimmer and world champion in 2005.
• Otto Püttmann, German film producer and former head of Bavaria Film Studios.
• Hermann Püttmann, German mathematician and professor at the University of Berlin.
• Kurt Püttmann, German footballer and manager of a variety of German teams.
• Willi Püttmann, German boxer, held the light heavyweight title in 1954.
• Georg Püttmann, German painter and sculptor from the turn of the twentieth century.
• Trude Püttmann, German-American actress of stage and screen.
• Ludwig Püttmann, German theologian and rector of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Other surnames

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