Where Does the Nümann Surname Come From?

Nümann and Neumann are two spellings with one history. At root, the name means “Newcomer”.

The same family of names includes Neuman, Neuhann and Niggemann. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Records show Nümann as one of the forms Neumann took over time.

Nümann sounds close to Naumann, Numan and Nauman, so it can help to search both.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Neumann surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Nümann family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.