What is weissman surname?

Weissman is a German-Jewish surname which means "white man" in German. The name was likely originally an occupational name for someone who worked with white materials or dyed clothes white. The Weissman family can be traced back to the 16th century in Germany and many members of the family emigrated to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the name is relatively uncommon but can be found across the United States and in other parts of the world. Famous people with the surname Weissman include Barbara Weissman, an American film producer, and Sharon Weissman, a former Israeli Olympic swimmer.