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

Autman, 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 Autman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Autman in America

Autman is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Autman surname appeared 376 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 Autman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Autman 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 Autman

The surname AUTMAN has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "auten," meaning to feed or nourish. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those who worked as feeders or suppliers of food, such as farmers or bakers.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name AUTMAN can be found in the German village of Wittenberg, where a record from 1532 mentions an individual named Hans AUTMAN. This historic record provides valuable insight into the name's longevity and regional origins.

In the 17th century, the name AUTMAN appeared in the town of Düsseldorf, where a merchant named Johann AUTMAN (1612-1679) was known for his successful trade ventures. His legacy as a prominent businessman may have contributed to the name's association with prosperity and entrepreneurship.

As the AUTMAN family spread across Germany and other parts of Europe, variations in spelling emerged, including AUTMANN, AUTMEN, and AUTMANN. These slight differences likely arose from regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

One notable figure bearing the AUTMAN name was Friedrich AUTMAN (1781-1856), a German composer and music teacher who played a significant role in the development of musical education in the early 19th century.

Another prominent individual was Elise AUTMAN (1823-1898), a German writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and educational reforms. Her literary works and advocacy efforts made her a influential figure in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, the name AUTMAN gained further recognition through the accomplishments of Karl AUTMAN (1901-1982), a renowned German architect whose innovative designs left a lasting impact on the urban landscape of several cities.

While the AUTMAN name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread across various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who migrated and settled in different regions. However, the name's rich history and etymological origins remain firmly rooted in the German linguistic and cultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Autman

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

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

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