Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage German, Jewish Pronounced Pron. [ˈʃuː.man](German) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsSchuman (Americanized), Schuhman, Schuhmann, Schuhermann, Schumacher, Shuhmacher, Schomann (northern Germany), Schomacher (northern Germany), Schomaker (northern Germany) Meaning & History An occupational name for a shoemaker, cobbler. From Middle High German scuoh "shoe" and man "man".