Olman is a surname with multiple origins and meanings. In English, it is considered a variant of Oldman, derived from the Old English word "ald," meaning "old," which may have referred to an elderly man or someone distinguished by age. In German-speaking regions, Olman is an Americanized form of Ölmann, derived from the Middle High German word "öl," meaning "oil," possibly indicating ancestor involved in the oil trade. Additionally, Olman has possible Jewish or Yiddish roots, derived from the word "olam," meaning "world" or "eternity," reflecting a broader spiritual or cosmological meaning. The surname has been recorded in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Scotland, and is associated with notable figures such as Abe Olman, an American songwriter, and Lynn Olman, a politician. The name carries diverse historical and cultural significance, tied to age, occupation, and spiritual concepts.
