Furman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFUR-man / /ˈfɜːr.mən/English; German
Meaning
English: 'a man of the fur'; German: 'foreman'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Furman has roots in both English and German cultures. In English, it is derived from a term referring to someone associated with fur, possibly indicating a profession. In German, it can denote a foreman or leader, reflecting a position of authority. The name has been used historically in various regions, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Furman has seen limited use in the United States and is not currently popular.
Similar Names
Variants
- Furmon
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Furman was first seen in the United States in 1881. Furman has ranked as high as #800 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Furman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Furman (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 22 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1913 | 20 |
| 1914 | 41 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 51 |
| 1917 | 37 |
| 1918 | 73 |
| 1919 | 54 |
| 1920 | 47 |
| 1921 | 66 |
| 1922 | 65 |
| 1923 | 50 |
| 1924 | 60 |
| 1925 | 49 |
| 1926 | 39 |
| 1927 | 45 |
| 1928 | 52 |
| 1929 | 39 |
| 1930 | 63 |
| 1931 | 39 |
| 1932 | 50 |
| 1933 | 57 |
| 1934 | 41 |
| 1935 | 36 |
| 1936 | 53 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1938 | 39 |
| 1939 | 40 |
| 1940 | 40 |
| 1941 | 38 |
| 1942 | 43 |
| 1943 | 45 |
| 1944 | 46 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 55 |
| 1947 | 41 |
| 1948 | 31 |
| 1949 | 40 |
| 1950 | 40 |
| 1951 | 46 |
| 1952 | 33 |
| 1953 | 33 |
| 1954 | 39 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 38 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 37 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1999 | 7 |