Where Does the Erthmann Surname Come From?

The spelling Erthmann grew out of Erdmann, a German surname with a long paper trail. At root, the name means “Strong man / earth man”.

You may also find the name written Ertmann, Ehrtmann and Erdtmann. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. Records show Erthmann as one of the forms Erdmann took over time.

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