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

Ammerman, 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 Ammerman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ammerman in America

Ammerman is the 10440th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ammerman surname appeared 3,081 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ammerman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ammerman 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 Ammerman

The surname Ammerman is of German origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the German word "Amtmann," which translates to "steward" or "bailiff." The name originated in the regions of modern-day Germany where it was used to identify individuals who held positions of authority or administrative roles within a feudal system.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, including Amtmann, Ammann, and Ammermann. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Heidelberg Archives, where a certain Heinricus Amtmann is mentioned in a document dated 1287.

The surname Ammerman has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Johann Ammerman (c. 1430-1495), a German merchant and trader who established trade routes between Germany and the Netherlands.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with Hans Ammerman (1535-1603), a renowned German theologian and author who wrote extensively on the Protestant Reformation. His works were influential during the religious conflicts of that era.

During the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the German settlement of Germantown, Pennsylvania, where a family by the name of Ammerman was among the early settlers. One notable member of this family was Jacob Ammerman (1670-1742), a farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the Germantown community.

In the 19th century, August Ammerman (1824-1891), a German-American inventor and entrepreneur, made significant contributions to the field of agricultural machinery. He patented several innovative designs for farm equipment, which helped revolutionize farming practices in the United States.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Ammerman (1875-1957), a German philosopher and educator who was instrumental in shaping the educational system in Germany during the early 20th century. His writings on pedagogy and educational reform were widely influential.

Throughout its history, the surname Ammerman has been associated with various place names, including Ammerthal, Ammerschweier, and Ammermühle, all of which are located in Germany and reflect the origins of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ammerman

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

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

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