What is "wortman"

Wortman is an occupational surname of British origin, meaning a grower or seller of vegetables or herbs, from the Middle English wurt or wort meaning "plant". A similar name of German origin is Wortmann. The surname Wortman may refer to:

• Bob Wortman (1927–2015), American sports referee
• Chuck Wortman (1892–1977), American baseball player
• Denys Wortman (1887–1958), American artist
• Don I. Wortman (born 1927), American federal government executive
• Frank Wortman (1904–1968), American gangster
• Gabrielle Wortman (born 1989), American musician
• George G. Wortman (1841–1913), American soldier
• Keith Wortman (born 1950), American football player
• Kevin Wortman (born 1969), American hockey player