About Schoeman
The surname Schoeman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "schoenmaker," meaning shoemaker. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Schoenmaker. Over time, the name evolved to Schoeman, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in South Africa, where Dutch settlers migrated during the colonial period. Today, the surname Schoeman is still associated with its historical meaning of shoemaker and represents the ancestral occupation of those who bear the name.
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The surname Schoeman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schoeman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schoeman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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