Various spellings of the surname SHUMAN are found throughout the world today, with most family members agreeing it is of Germanic origin. In the United States there are nearly a dozen different spellings, with more than 20 Earliest Known Ancestors. Many of these entered Pennsylvania or Virginia during the early 1700s, although immigrations have continued until more recent times. Traditional research methods have been unsuccessful in demonstrating positive relationships between most of these immigrants.
This project welcomes all surname spelling variations. Please visit the Shuman DNA Project website for further information about ongoing research and other Shuman projects to join.