Neumanns

Neumanns is the plural form of the surname Neumann and may refer to multiple individuals bearing that name or to a family line. The surname Neumann originates in German-speaking regions and derives from the words meaning “new man,” historically describing a newcomer or settler. Over time it became a hereditary surname and spread with migration within Europe and to other continents.

Spelling variants commonly associated with Neumann include Neumann itself, Neuman, and Neuman(n) in different countries due to transliteration and pronunciation. In some contexts, related forms such as von Neumann are noted, typically indicating a noble or distinct lineage in certain historical regions and also appearing in modern scientific surnames (as in John von Neumann, though the form is a separate surname variant). Jewish communities in German-speaking areas also adopted Neumann as part of Germanized surnames, and descendants have since dispersed globally.

In contemporary usage, Neumanns generally refers to a group of people who share the surname Neumann or its variants, or to a family line within the broader Neumann family. The name remains common in Germany and Austria and is widely represented in countries with German diaspora, including the United States and Canada. As with many surnames, the specific history of a given Neummanns family depends on regional records, migrations, and individual genealogies.

See also: Neumann, Neuman, von Neumann.