Nauman

Nauman is a surname of German origin, a variant of Neumann (also seen as Neuman or Naumann) that ultimately derives from the given name Neumann, meaning “new man.” The form Nauman is found in German-speaking regions and among descendants of German emigrants elsewhere, particularly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Though most commonly encountered as a surname, Nauman is also used, though less frequently, as a given name in some communities.

Notable bearers include Bruce Nauman (born 1941), an American artist whose work spans sculpture, video, installation, and performance and is regarded as influential in late 20th-century and contemporary art.

Variants and related names include Neumann, Neuman, and Naumann.