History:

Surnames often spread through both forced and voluntary movements. Forced migrations, such as those caused by conflict, political upheaval, or famine, could have caused families bearing this surname to scatter in search of safety and stability. Voluntary migrations might have involved seeking better economic opportunities, such as moving to urban centers or participating in westward expansion if the Khuman surname has roots in a region where such movements occurred. Examining historical census data, land records, and migration patterns in regions where individuals with the Khuman surname are concentrated might offer clues about its specific dispersal.

The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

The Khuman surname is linked to the Meitei community, especially the Khuman Yek Salai clan. The religion associated with KHUMAN surname is hinduism. The community associated with this surname is khuman. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is meitei.
This is one of the seven Yek Salai clans within the Meitei confederacy in Kangleipak (now Manipur). The text also mentions Khuman Khamba, a hero from Moirang, who belonged to this surnames Salai clan.

The Meitei language is spoken by people with this surname.

The surname Khuman has several variations, including Khooman and Khumania.