Neumann

Meaning

A new settler or newcomer to a community.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'niuwan' or 'neu,' meaning new, combined with 'mann' (man). The surname indicated someone who was newly arrived in a settlement.

About the Neumann Surname

Neumann is a descriptive surname indicating a newcomer or recent settler. The name was practical in medieval times when communities needed to distinguish between established residents and newcomers.

Distribution

Common throughout German-speaking regions, with concentrations in areas that experienced significant medieval settlement expansion.