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

Artman, 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 Artman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Artman in America

Artman is the 14368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Artman surname appeared 2,081 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 Artman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Artman 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 Artman

The surname Artman has its origins in the German language, with the earliest records indicating its presence in the German states and regions during the medieval period, around the 12th century.

The name Artman is derived from the Old German words "art" meaning "bear" and "mann" meaning "man". It was likely an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as bear keepers or bear hunters, or it may have been a descriptive surname referring to someone with a bear-like appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Artman can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 13th century, where a certain Heinricus Artman was mentioned as a resident. In the 14th century, the name appears in various tax records and legal documents across the German regions, including the Rhineland and Saxony.

In the late 15th century, the Artman surname is also recorded in the archives of the city of Nuremberg, where a notable figure named Johannes Artman (1460-1532) was a respected merchant and guild member.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Artmann, Arteman, and Arttman. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

One notable bearer of the Artman surname was Johann Artman (1590-1668), a German theologian and author who published several works on religious topics in the 17th century.

Another significant figure was Christoph Artman (1633-1699), a German architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and decoration of several churches and public buildings in the Baroque style.

In the 18th century, the Artman surname made its way to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Scandinavia, likely through migration or trade. One example is the Dutch painter Hendrick Artman (1718-1792), known for his landscapes and still-life paintings.

As the name continued to spread and evolve, it also found its way to other regions, including the British Isles and North America, where variations like Artmann and Artmon emerged.

Throughout history, the Artman surname has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from merchants and artisans to academics and artists, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Artman

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

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

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