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The surname Heumann, comes from the German word "Heu" meaning "hay." The name is occupational in origin, especially so, when it serves as an element in a compound. Heumaier would refer to the officer who oversaw the delivery of the hay harvest. Heuwemenger is the equivalent of "Heuhändler" meaning hey merchant. The surname Heumann on its own would likely be applied to a hay farmer or cutter.
The surname Heumann was first found in what are now Germany and Switzerland, where the earliest mentions of the name include Cunrat der Hewer in Württemberg in 1329, Heu in Konstanz, Hauwemenger in Frankfurt in 1387, and Heurechen in Zürich in 1400. The name could also be found in Bohemia and Moravia in the 14th Century, especially within compound names, such as Heuleiter, Heureufel, Heubüschl, Heuteuer, and Heuradem.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heumann research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1510, 1574 and 1589 are included under the topic Early Heumann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Heu, Heuer, Hewer, Heyer, Heiermann, Hauer, Heumann and many more.
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Heumann Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.