Aultman

Patronymic

Meaning

A man who is old or an old man's descendant.

Etymology

Combination of Auld/Ault with the suffix '-man', indicating a person associated with the descriptor. This formation pattern was common in Germanic and Scottish naming traditions.

About the Aultman Surname

A patronymic or descriptive surname combining the root 'auld' with '-man'. The name likely originated as a way to distinguish family lines in Scottish communities.

Distribution

Scotland, Northern England, and North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Aultman Surname

D.E. Aultman

Lieutenant Colonel