Neumann Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Neumann surname: its meaning, its roots in Germany, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Neumann name
Neumann means "new man", a name for a newcomer to a village or town. It is especially frequent in eastern and central Germany and the former eastern provinces, such as Silesia, where many new settlers arrived during medieval colonization. It was also adopted as a Jewish surname in Central Europe and is often written Newman or Neuman abroad.
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This overview covers the Neumann name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, Poland and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Neumann name FAQ
What does the Neumann name mean?
Newcomer. Common variants include Naumann, Neuman, Newman.
Where does the Neumann surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, Poland and the United States.
Is there a Neumann coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Neumann crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Neumann coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).