Tuchman

Tuchman is most prominently a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is often considered an ornamental surname, and its etymology is debated, with possible roots including:

• German origin: Potentially derived from a place name related to "Tuch" (cloth) or a profession involving cloth making or trading.

• Yiddish origin: Possibly derived from a combination of "tukh" (cloth) and a suffix, or related to qualities associated with cloth, such as strength or resilience.

Notable People with the Surname Tuchman:

• Barbara W. Tuchman (1912-1989): A Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian and author known for her engaging narrative style and focus on specific periods of history, such as 14th-century Europe in A Distant Mirror and the lead-up to World War I in The Guns of August.