Shumate

Shumate Meaning & Origin

About Shumate
The surname Shumate is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Simon," which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Shimon," meaning "he has heard." Over time, the name evolved to "Shumate" and became a hereditary surname. It is believed to have originated in the county of Devonshire in England. The name Shumate signifies a person who is a descendant of someone named Simon and carries the connotation of being a listener or someone who is attentive.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shumate: 8,311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,276
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.82

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shumate 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XMT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S05030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1 M EY2 T
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒuˌmeΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shumate in Braille

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

The name Shumate in braille

How to sign the name Shumate using Sign Language

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

The name Shumate in sign language

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