Summary

The surname Truman has English origins and is derived from the Old English personal name 'Tromwine', which means 'trusty friend'. It has a history dating back to medieval times.
There are
5521
Trumans in the USA
Truman is the
6195th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Truman

HarryS.

33rd President of the United States who served from 1945 to 1953. Best known for his decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II.

BessTruman

Wife of President Harry S. Truman, she served as the First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953.

LewisW.

American politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of St. Joseph, Missouri in the late 19th century.

EdwardRutherfurd

Noted economist and former senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

MargaretTruman

American singer and writer, and the only child of President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman.

Truman Genealogy

OriginsTruman is an English surname with origins in the Old English word 'trēow' which means 'steadfast' or 'faithful'.
Geographic DistributionTruman is primarily found in the United States, particularly in states such as Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas.
VariationsVariations of the Truman surname include Trueman and Truemon.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Truman can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many Trumans migrated from Europe, particularly from England, to the United States in search of better economic opportunities and a new life.