Shumaker

Shumaker Meaning & Origin

About Shumaker
The surname Shumaker is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schuhmacher," meaning "shoemaker" in English. It was originally given to individuals who made or repaired shoes. The name is a combination of the German words "schuh" (shoe) and "macher" (maker). Over time, the spelling of the name may have changed, resulting in variations such as Shumaker. Today, individuals with the surname Shumaker can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shumaker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shumaker: 8,508
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,165
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.88

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shumaker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S050206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1 M EY2 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃuˌmeɪkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shumaker in Braille

Here's how to represent Shumaker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shumaker in braille

How to sign the name Shumaker using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shumaker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shumaker in sign language

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