The Jewish name Watermann has two possible origins. It may come from the zodiac sign Aquarius, making it a 'mazal,' or 'luck' name, or it may be an occupational name for someone who worked as a water-carrier.
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Early Origins of the Watermann family
The surname Watermann was first found in Silesia. Chronicles first mention Heincze Wasserman of Liegnitz, Silesia in 1372, Procop Basserman (Wasserman) of Prague, Bohemia in 1377, and Heinel der Wasserman of Eger in Bohemia in 1396. Georgius Baserman (Waserman), a prominent nobleman of Goerz was perhaps the founder of the oldest and most prominent noble families bearing the name Wasserman.
Watermann Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wassermann, Wasserman, Wasermann, Waserman, Wassermon, Bassermann, Basserman, Basermann, Baserman, Waterman and many more.
