Truman (surname)

Truman (surname)

Truman is a surname, and may refer to

* Bess Truman, wife of the US president
* Sir Benjamin Truman, English entrepreneur and brewer
* Benjamin C. Truman, American journalist and author
* Christine Truman, British tennis player
* David Truman, American political scientist and educator
* Harry R. Truman, a volcano victim
* Harry S. Truman, 33rd president of the United States
* Sheriff Harry S. Truman, fictional character from "Twin Peaks"
* Margaret Truman, daughter of the president and a mystery novelist
* Timothy Truman, American comic book artist
* Will Truman, fictional character from "Will & Grace"

ee also

*Truman
*Trueman


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