Find out how popular the last name Achman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Achman.

Achman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Achman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achman in America

Achman is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achman surname appeared 123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Achman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Achman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Achman

The surname Achman has its origins in Germany, emerging in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "ach," meaning "water" or "stream," combined with the word "mann," meaning "man." This suggests that the name may have referred to individuals who resided near a body of water or worked in professions related to waterways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Achman can be found in the Würzburg Municipal Archives, which date back to the late 1300s. These archives contain documents referencing individuals with variations of the name, such as "Achemann" and "Achmanne."

In the 15th century, the name Achman appeared in the "Bairische Stammtafeln," a genealogical record of Bavarian noble families. This suggests that the name may have been associated with nobility or landowners during that time period.

The Achman surname has been linked to several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Johannes Achman (1556-1628), a German theologian and educator who served as the rector of the University of Marburg.

Another notable bearer of the name was Heinrich Achman (1719-1793), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to the development of church music in the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Karl Achman (1837-1912) was a prominent German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Charlottenburg Palace and the German State Opera House.

Additionally, the name Achman has been associated with various place names throughout Germany. For example, the town of Achmannsdorf in Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from an individual named Achman who may have been a landowner or founder of the settlement.

While the surname Achman is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals of various professions and social statuses.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Achman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Achman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Achman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Achman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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