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

Afman, 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 Afman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Afman in America

Afman is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Afman surname appeared 140 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 Afman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Afman 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 Afman

The surname AFMAN has its roots in the Netherlands, originating in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "afman," which translates to "one who removes or takes away." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone whose occupation involved removing or taking away something, such as a waste collector or a tax collector.

The earliest known record of the AFMAN surname dates back to 1564, when a Johannes Afman was mentioned in the town records of Leiden, a city in the western Netherlands. In the following decades, the name began to appear in other Dutch cities and towns, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.

One notable individual bearing the AFMAN surname was Pieter Afman, a Dutch painter born in 1654 in The Hague. Afman was renowned for his still-life paintings, particularly those depicting floral arrangements. His works can be found in several museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Louvre in Paris.

Another historical figure with the AFMAN surname was Jan Afman, a merchant and ship owner from Amsterdam. Born in 1640, he played a significant role in the Dutch East India Company's trade with the East Indies during the 17th century. His name appears in various shipping records and trade documents from that era.

In the 18th century, the AFMAN surname was also found in the Netherlands Antilles, the former Dutch colonies in the Caribbean. One prominent individual from this region was Willem Afman, a plantation owner and politician in Curaçao. Born in 1725, he served as a member of the colonial council and was known for his involvement in local politics.

Moving into the 19th century, the AFMAN surname gained recognition in the field of science. Jacobus Afman, born in 1810 in Rotterdam, was a renowned botanist and horticulturist. He made significant contributions to the study of Dutch flora and was responsible for introducing several plant species to the Netherlands.

Another notable AFMAN from the 19th century was Hendrik Afman, a Dutch mathematician and educator. Born in 1845 in Utrecht, he taught at various universities and published several influential textbooks on advanced mathematics.

Throughout its history, the AFMAN surname has had various spellings, including Affman, Affmann, and Afmann, reflecting the linguistic variations across different regions of the Netherlands. However, the modern spelling of AFMAN has become the most widely accepted form.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Afman

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

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

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