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

Akemann, 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 Akemann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akemann in America

Akemann is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akemann surname appeared 141 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 Akemann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akemann 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 Akemann

The surname Akemann is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "ac" meaning oak, and "mann" meaning man or person. It first emerged in regions of England with significant oak forests, particularly in counties like Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire, during the Anglo-Saxon era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Akemann surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Acaman" in reference to a landowner in Oxfordshire. Over time, the spelling evolved into various forms like Akeman, Ackman, and eventually settled into Akemann.

In the 13th century, records show an Alanus Akeman residing in Warwickshire. This is one of the earliest documented examples of the surname in its more modern spelling. Another notable figure was John Akemann, a wealthy merchant from Gloucestershire who lived in the late 14th century.

The Akemann surname is also associated with the ancient Akeman Street, a former Roman road that ran through parts of central England. It's believed that some early bearers of the name may have lived near or worked along this significant route.

One notable figure in history was William Akemann (1528-1589), a prominent English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a role in the drafting of several important legal statutes of the time.

Another individual of note was Thomas Akemann (1643-1721), a respected theologian and author who served as the Rector of Newington in Oxfordshire. His published works include treatises on biblical interpretation and Anglican doctrine.

In the 18th century, Samuel Akemann (1710-1778) was a successful merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, known for his philanthropic contributions to local communities.

The Akemann surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Akeman Street in Oxfordshire and Akeman Farm in Gloucestershire, further solidifying its connection to the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akemann

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

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

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