SHUMAN
Shuman
Shuman is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is believed to have evolved from the Old English personal name "Seaman", which means "servant" or "retainer". The name was first recorded in England in the early medieval period and has continued to be passed down through generations.
The Shuman surname is fairly rare in the United Kingdom, with most occurrences found in historical records and genealogical databases. Over time, variations in spelling such as "Shuman", "Schuman", and "Seaman" have been observed, reflecting changes in pronunciation and dialect.
Individuals with the Shuman surname have been historically associated with a variety of occupations and regions within the UK. The name may have originated in different parts of the country, leading to diverse lineages and family histories. Research into the Shuman surname can shed light on local history, migration patterns, and social structures in Britain.
Today, the Shuman surname continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, embodying the legacy and heritage of its bearers. Genealogical studies and historical research can provide further insights into the origins and significance of the Shuman surname in British society.
There are approximately 95 people named Shuman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Shuman.
Region of origin: Africa
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abul
- Bilal
- Fadi
- Michael
- Robert
Female
- Heather
- Isabelle
- Karen
- Margaret
- Maria
Similar and related surnames
- Chuman
- Chuma
- Schuman
- Schumann
- Schuhmann
- Schieman
- Schauman
- Schuemann
- Chouman
- Shuma
- Shaman
- Shayman
- Sheaman
- Sheeman
- Sheman
- Shewman
- Shoeman
- Shooman
- Shouman
- Showman
- Shukman
- Shulman
- Shyuman
- Schmann
- Schunmann
- Shamanna
- Shawman
- Shemans
- Shenman
- Shiman
- Shimman
- Shoman
- Shuan
- Shuhan
- Shum
- Shumanov
- Shumon
- Shyman
- Suman
- Summan
- Szuman
- Shimmin
- Shimmon
- Shumate
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.