The Baumann Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Baumann, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Baumann family crest.
Origin of the Baumann name
Baumann is a German status name for a farmer or peasant, from Middle High German būman, "tiller, cultivator". In some regions it named a tenant who farmed land belonging to a manor. The surname is especially common in southern Germany and Switzerland, and among German Americans as Bowman.
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This overview covers the Baumann name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Switzerland, Austria and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Baumann name FAQ
What does the Baumann name mean?
Farmer, cultivator. Common variants include Bauman, Baumanns, Bowman.
Where does the Baumann surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Switzerland, Austria and the United States.
Is there a Baumann coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Baumann crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Baumann coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).