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Neumann

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German, Jewish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈnɔɪ̯.man/(German)
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Meaning & History

From Middle High German niuwe and man meaning "new man, newcomer".

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Rootsniuwi + man
VariantsNeuman(German) Neuman(Jewish)
Other Languages & CulturesNewman(English) Nyman(Swedish)

Categories

beginnings, German words, polymaths, travel, US Catholic bishops
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Entry updated April 16, 2019

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