2000
#13,654
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,038
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.76
Rare Last name
Artman
An occupational surname for a skilled craftsman or artisan, such as a painter, engraver, or sculptor.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,183 Americans carry the last name Artman. That puts it at #14,916 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.64 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 157,011 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Artman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.2K
1 in 157,011
Census rank
#14,916
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,904 bearers of the surname Artman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.64 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14916th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Artman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Artman
Among Census respondents with the surname Artman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Artman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Artman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 1,737
- Two or more races3.8% · 73
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 40
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 19
- Black or African American0.9% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 17
Timeline
Historical Census data for Artman
Artman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,368
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,081
+43 bearers (+2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.71
Rank movement Down 714 places
2020
#14,916
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,904
-177 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.64
Rank movement Down 548 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,654 | 2,038 | 0.76 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,368 | 2,081 | 0.71 | +43 bearers (+2.1%) | Down 714 places |
| 2020 | #14,916 | 1,904 | 0.64 | -177 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 548 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Artman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,368 | #14,916 | -3.8% |
| Count | 2,081 | 1,904 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.71 | 0.64 | -10.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Artman bearers went from 2,081 to 1,904 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 548 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,368 to #14,916.
FAQ
Artman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Artman?
Name Census estimates that about 2,183 living Americans carry the surname Artman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 157,011 residents.
How common is Artman?
Artman ranks #14,916 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.64 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,904 people with the surname Artman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,183), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.64 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.64 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Artman.
Has Artman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Artman went from 2,081 recorded bearers to 1,904. That is a decrease of 177 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,368 to #14,916.
What does the Census say about the background of Artman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Artman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Artman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (1,737 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Artman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Two or More Races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Artman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Artman mean?
An occupational surname for a skilled craftsman or artisan, such as a painter, engraver, or sculptor. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Artman (0.64 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Artman?
See how many people are called Artman on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.