A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Shuman family of Austria.
Reg. 4242 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti de sa. et d'or; à un homme iss., hab. de l'un en l'autre, coiffé d'un bonnet albanais de l'un en l'autre, tenant de sa main dextre une masse d'armes de fer, la sen. appuyée sur sa hanche. C.: l'homme iss.; entre un vol d'or, l'aile dextre ch. de deux barres de sa. et l'aile sen. de deux bandes du même.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Shuman arms are recorded
The Shuman arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1772.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Shuman Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Austria when the Shuman arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Shuman Family in Austria
The family name Shuman is primarily derived from the German occupational term "Schuhmann," which translates to "shoemaker." During the Middle Ages, surnames were often adopted to describe a person’s trade, and individuals who crafted footwear held a respected position in village life. By the late 18th century, the family was well-established in the Tyrol region, a mountainous area located in the Alps between modern-day Austria and Italy. Records confirm that members of the family were living in this area by 1772, likely working as skilled artisans or farmers within the tight-knit alpine communities. Because Tyrol served as a major crossroads for trade routes connecting northern and southern Europe, the family likely benefited from the constant movement of travelers and merchants through the mountain passes. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved as families moved across borders, eventually shifting from the original German form to the more common English version used today.
Shuman Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Schuh
A covering for the foot.
This name
ShumanAn occupational surname for a shoemaker or a cobbler.
also spelled
Schuemande
Shuman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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