Ullman is a surname of German origin, derived from the given name Ullmann, which means "man from Ull" or "man from Ulm". It is a relatively uncommon surname, mainly found among individuals of German or Jewish descent. Ullman may also be a variant spelling of the surname Ulman.
As a proper noun, Ullman may refer to specific individuals. One notable figure is Tracey Ullman, an English actress, comedian, and singer, known for her versatile talent and versatility in comedy and character acting. She gained international recognition for her own television series, "The Tracey Ullman Show," which aired from 1987 to 1990 and led to further success in her career.
In computer science, Ullman may refer to Jeffrey D. Ullman, an American computer scientist and professor, renowned for his contributions to the field of compilers and database theory. He co-authored the widely used textbooks "Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools" and "Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation."
In summary, Ullman is a surname with German origins, representing a "man from Ull" or "man from Ulm." It is occasionally used as a given name and may also refer to specific individuals such as actress Tracey Ullman or computer scientist Jeffrey D. Ullman.
