There are
1177
Fridmans in the USA
Fridman is the
22026th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Fridman

MiltonFriedman

Milton Friedman was an American economist and Nobel laureate, known for his advocacy of free-market capitalism and his research on monetary policy.

FyodorDostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky was a Russian novelist and philosopher known for his psychological and moral insights in works such as 'Crime and Punishment' and 'The Brothers Karamazov.'

VladimirNabokov

Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist and entomologist, famous for his novel 'Lolita' and his contributions to the field of lepidoptery.

GaryShteyngart

Gary Shteyngart is a Russian-born American novelist known for his satirical and humorous works, including 'Super Sad True Love Story' and 'Absurdistan.'

NataliePortman

Natalie Portman is an Israeli-American actress and filmmaker, best known for her roles in films such as 'Black Swan' and 'V for Vendetta.'

RomanAbramovich

Roman Abramovich is a Russian-Israeli billionaire businessman and investor, best known as the owner of the Chelsea Football Club.

EstherFridman

Esther Fridman was a Holocaust survivor and human rights activist, known for her efforts to promote awareness and education about the Holocaust.

SophieFriederike

Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst, better known as Catherine the Great, was the Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796.

MaximillianFridman

Maximillian Fridman was a Soviet military pilot during World War II, known for his bravery and exceptional flying skills.

IsaacBashevis

Isaac Bashevis Singer was a Polish-born Jewish-American writer, known for his novels and short stories that explore themes of Jewish identity and Eastern European folklore.

Fridman Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Fridman' is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, derived from the given name 'Friedman' or 'Fridman,' meaning 'free man' in Yiddish and German.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Fridman' is most commonly found among Jewish communities in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries, as well as among Jewish diaspora communities in the United States, Israel, and other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Fridman' include 'Friedman,' 'Friedmanovich,' 'Friedmanstein,' 'Friedmann,' 'Fridmanov,' 'Fridmanovich,' 'Fridmanstein,' 'Friedmanstein,' 'Fredman,' and 'Freedman.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Fridman' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during times of political unrest and persecution, such as the Jewish diaspora during World War II and the Soviet Jewish emigration movement in the late 20th century.