Codman

Meaning

A surname derived from 'cod' (fish) combined with 'man', suggesting an occupational origin.

Etymology

Codman combines Old English 'codde' (cod fish) with 'man', creating an occupational surname for someone engaged in cod fishing or fish trading. This naming pattern reflects medieval occupational surname formation.

About the Codman Surname

An English occupational surname with clear medieval origins in the fishing trade. The name appears primarily in New England records, suggesting colonial American settlement.

Distribution

Found in England and New England, with notable presence in Massachusetts.

Notable Bearers

John Codman (American merchant)

People with the Codman Surname