Federman is a surname of German origin, originating as an occupational surname for someone who traded feathers or quill pens. Notable people with the surname include:
Daniel Federman (1928-2017), American endocrinologist and professor Irwin Federman (born 1936), American businessman and philanthropist Noam Federman (born 1969), Israeli activist Raymond Federman (1928-2009), French-American novelist and academic Ross Federman, American drummer, part of the band Tally Hall Wayne Federman (born 1959), American comedian, actor, author, writer, comedy historian, producer, and musician
See also Federman, Michigan, a former unincorporated community Federmann Faderman