About Shumer
The surname Shumer is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shomer," meaning "guardian" or "watchman." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a night watchman or a guardian of a community. The name Shumer may also have been given to individuals who were responsible for protecting and safeguarding valuable possessions or important locations.
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The surname Shumer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shumer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Shumer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shumer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shumer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.