The name Norman is derived from the Germanic elements "nord" - "north" and "man" - "man".
Famous bearers
Bearers of the surname include Monty Norman (born 1928), an English singer and film composer, known for the creation of The James Bond Theme;
Marsha Norman (born 1947), an American screenwriter and novelist who won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play 'night, Mother.
