Find out how popular the last name Schuhmann is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schuhmann.

Schuhmann, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schuhmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schuhmann in America

Schuhmann is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schuhmann surname appeared 329 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schuhmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schuhmann to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schuhmann

The surname SCHUHMANN originates from Germany, with its roots dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Schuhmacher," which literally translates to "shoemaker" or "cobbler." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals or families whose primary trade involved making and repairing shoes.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, surnames began to emerge as a way to distinguish individuals and families within growing communities. The SCHUHMANN name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where the shoemaking industry thrived due to the abundance of leather-working guilds and trade routes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHUHMANN name can be found in the Nuremberg tax records of 1497, where a "Hans Schuhman" is listed as a resident of the city. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the SCHUHMANN name was Johann Schuhmann, a German theologian and reformer born in 1506. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation, working alongside Martin Luther and serving as a pastor in various German cities.

The SCHUHMANN name also appeared in historical documents related to the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Records from this period mention several soldiers and military personnel with the surname, suggesting that members of the SCHUHMANN family were involved in the conflicts that ravaged much of central Europe during that time.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Johann Gottfried Schuhmacher (1742-1830), a German philosopher and theologian known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy. Although his surname is spelled slightly differently, it shares the same root and meaning as SCHUHMANN.

Another notable individual was Friedrich Schuhmann (1820-1893), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (German parliament) in the late 19th century, representing the National Liberal Party.

As the SCHUHMANN name spread across Germany and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as Schuhman, Schuhmann, Schuman, and Schumann. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local customs in record-keeping.

Throughout its history, the SCHUHMANN surname has been associated with a rich heritage of shoemaking, craftsmanship, and various professions across Germany and other German-speaking regions. While its exact origins may be difficult to pinpoint, the name's connection to the shoemaking trade remains a significant part of its etymology and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schuhmann

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schuhmann.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schuhmann was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schuhmann has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schuhmann was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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