Furman
Furman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ferryman, feather merchant, or driver.
Origin and history
Furman originated as an English occupational surname derived from Middle High German or Old English roots referring to a person who managed transport, ferries, or feather trade. It was moderately used as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it is exceptionally rare as a baby name.
Popularity in the United States
2,758 babies in the United States have been named Furman since 1880. It ranks #2463 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (77.2 %)
- NC (20.4 %)
- GA (1.7 %)
- PA (0.38 %)
- DC (0.31 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 51 |
| 1890-1900 | 58 |
| 1900-1910 | 101 |
| 1910-1920 | 371 |
| 1920-1930 | 512 |
| 1930-1940 | 457 |
| 1940-1950 | 406 |
| 1950-1960 | 346 |
| 1960-1970 | 223 |
| 1970-1980 | 119 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 45 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Furman
- Furman Bisher: journalist, columnist
Fun facts
- Furman University in South Carolina was named after Richard Furman, a prominent clergyman.
- Furman belongs to the traditional American custom of adopting family surnames as masculine given names.