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

Achtziger, 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 Achtziger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achtziger in America

Achtziger is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achtziger surname appeared 115 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 Achtziger.

The history of the last name Achtziger

The surname ACHTZIGER is of German origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

The name ACHTZIGER is derived from the German word "achtzig," which means "eighty." It is thought to have been an occupational surname given to tax collectors or officials responsible for collecting an "eight" or an eighty percent levy or tax on goods or services.

In the 13th century, there are records of individuals bearing variations of the name ACHTZIGER, such as Achtziger and Achtzieger, in various legal documents and land registries from the towns and villages in southern Germany.

One of the earliest known references to the name ACHTZIGER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dated around 1280. The document mentions a certain "Johannes Achtziger" from the town of Regensburg.

Another notable mention of the name ACHTZIGER is found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. It includes a reference to a "Hans Achtziger," a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Nuremberg.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname ACHTZIGER have made their mark in various fields. For example, Johann Achtziger (1599-1675) was a renowned German theologian and author from Württemberg, who wrote several influential works on Protestant theology.

In the 18th century, there was a notable artist named Johann Friedrich Achtziger (1737-1805) from Regensburg, who was known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures that adorned many churches in southern Germany.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Achtziger (1802-1878), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the revolutions of 1848-1849.

In the field of science, Karl Achtziger (1876-1949) was a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early automobiles and held several patents for innovative designs.

Lastly, Hans Achtziger (1915-1997) was a German soldier and writer who served in World War II and later wrote several memoirs and novels based on his wartime experiences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achtziger

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

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

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