Fromer (), also transliterated Frumer, is a surname of Jewish origin, derived from the Yiddish word frum, meaning "devout" or "pious" in the sense of "committed to the observance of Jewish religious law" beyond the minimum requirements. It is most prevalent in the United States and in Israel.
Notable people Notable people with this surname include: Aryeh Tzvi Fromer, also spelled Aryeh Tzvi Frumer (1884–1943), Polish rabbi Liza Fromer (born 1970), Canadian TV host Marcelo Fromer (1961–2001), Brazilian guitarist Rebecca Fromer (1927–2012), American playwright Seymour Fromer (1922–2009) American museum founder
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