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

Achtermann, 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 Achtermann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achtermann in America

Achtermann is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achtermann surname appeared 112 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 Achtermann.

The history of the last name Achtermann

The surname Achtermann is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. The name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Lower Saxony, where it is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname.

Achtermann is derived from the German words "acht," meaning eight, and "mann," meaning man. It is thought that the name was initially given to someone who was the eighth son or the eighth man in a particular household or community. This practice of assigning descriptive surnames based on birth order or position within a group was common during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Achtermann can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dating back to the year 1292. This record mentions a certain "Henricus Achtermann" as a witness in a legal transaction.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various municipal records and church registers across Lower Saxony and neighboring regions. For example, the Calenberger Urkundenbuch, a collection of documents from the Calenberg region, lists an "Albrecht Achtermann" in 1472.

One notable bearer of the name was Johann Achtermann, a Protestant theologian and author who lived in the 16th century (1517-1588). He was born in the town of Celle and wrote several influential works on theology and biblical interpretation during the Reformation era.

Another prominent figure with the surname Achtermann was Hans Achtermann (1654-1721), a German architect and builder who was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Hanover during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

In the 19th century, the name Achtermann can be found in various genealogical records and census documents from various parts of Germany. One example is Friedrich Achtermann (1819-1892), a merchant and businessman from the city of Hamburg, who was known for his philanthropic efforts and support of local charities.

Over time, the surname Achtermann has spread beyond its original homeland in Lower Saxony, with bearers of the name found in various parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries and regions where German immigrants settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achtermann

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

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 Achtermann 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.

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 Achtermann was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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