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

Altherr, 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 Altherr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altherr in America

Altherr is the 49914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altherr surname appeared 420 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 Altherr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altherr 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 Altherr

The surname ALTHERR has its origins in Germany, with the earliest known references dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "alter," meaning "old," and "herr," meaning "lord" or "master." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an elderly nobleman or landowner.

In the early 1500s, records show the name appearing in various regions of southern Germany, particularly in the areas surrounding the cities of Stuttgart and Munich. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a land deed from 1524, which mentions an individual named Hans Altherr.

The ALTHERR surname is not featured in the Domesday Book, as it is a relatively modern name compared to those recorded in the famous 11th-century survey. However, it has made appearances in other historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries.

One notable figure bearing the ALTHERR name was Johann Altherr (1557-1638), a German theologian and scholar who authored several works on religious subjects during the Protestant Reformation. Another individual of note was Wilhelm Altherr (1672-1741), a Swiss politician and diplomat who served as the mayor of Basel in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the ALTHERR surname gained prominence with the birth of Carl Altherr (1825-1909), a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Altherr Brewery in his hometown of Stuttgart. His son, Gustav Altherr (1857-1932), later took over the family business and expanded its operations.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name ALTHERR began to appear in various parts of Europe as German and Swiss families migrated to other regions. One such individual was Armin Altherr (1881-1959), a Swiss engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early television technology.

As the 20th century progressed, the ALTHERR surname continued to be found across Germany, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe, with individuals making contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altherr

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

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

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