Schumaker

Occupational

Meaning

A maker or craftsman of shoes, derived from 'Schuh' (shoe) and 'Maker'.

Etymology

Combines the German word 'Schuh' (shoe) with the occupational suffix '-maker' or German 'Macher.' This reflects the English or Anglicized version of the German 'Schuhmacher,' a common medieval craft occupation.

About the Schumaker Surname

An occupational surname indicating a shoemaker or cobbler in medieval Germanic communities. The name represents one of the most essential crafts in pre-industrial societies.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and extensively in North America among German-American communities.

Notable Bearers

Various American craftspeople and descendants of German immigrants

People with the Schumaker Surname

John Godfrey Schumaker

Hon.