Robert Schumann (1810–1856), a German composer of the 19th century.

Frederick Gale Shuman (1919-2005), Numerical weather prediction pioneer.

Mort Shuman (1936-1991), American singer, pianist, and songwriter

Shuman Ghosemajumder, technologist, businessman

Sid Shuman, editor

Buddy Shuman (1915-1955), professional auto racer

Harry Shuman (1915-1996), Major League Baseball player

Michael Shuman, American rock musician, bass guitarist for Queens of the Stone Age