Schuman

Schuman is a surname of Western European origin that is found among Germanic-language communities and in diaspora populations in Europe and North America. Variants include Schumann, Shuman, and Schueman. In addition to being a family name, Schuman has become associated with places and institutions in Belgium, particularly in Brussels.

Robert Schuman was a French statesman whose work after World War II helped shape European integration. He is remembered for his role in proposing the Schuman Plan and for the Schuman Declaration of 1950, which argued for the integration of European coal and steel industries and laid the groundwork for a common market and, ultimately, the European Union.

In Brussels, the name Schuman is closely tied to the European Quarter. The Schuman Roundabout (Place du Schuman) is a major traffic hub near the headquarters of several EU bodies, and the area houses important institutions of the European Union. The Schuman metro station serves as a primary access point to the district for visitors and officials.

Beyond its use as a surname and a geographic reference, Schuman is sometimes encountered in various cultural and historical contexts, often in connection with European political history due to Robert Schuman’s contributions.

See also Schumann and Shuman for variants and related surnames.