TheNameDBShuman
OccupationalMeaning
A person who works with shoes or a variant of occupational surnames.
Etymology
The surname may derive from the German 'Schuh' (shoe) combined with the suffix '-mann' (man), indicating a shoemaker or shoe-related worker. Alternatively, it could be a variant of other German occupational surnames.
About the Shuman Surname
A German occupational surname likely indicating a shoemaker or person involved in shoe production. The '-mann' suffix is common in German surnames denoting a person's trade or profession.
Distribution
Found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation