Historical Figures

What is the origin of surname mann?

The surname Mann has several possible origins. One possibility is that it is a patronymic surname derived from the given name "Manne", which is a short form of the Germanic name "Manfred" or the Old English name "Manna". Another possibility is that it is a locational surname derived from any of several places called Mann, such as a parish in West Yorkshire, England. The surname could also be a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked as a "man", that is, a servant.