2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Battermann
A surname derived from the Germanic words for "baker" and "man".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Battermann. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Battermann 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Battermann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Battermann, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Battermann
The surname Battermann is of German origin, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, specifically in the town of Bitterfeld. The name is derived from the German words "Batter" meaning "miller" and "mann" meaning "man", suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were involved in the milling profession.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Battermann name appeared in various records and documents in the Saxony-Anhalt region. One notable mention is in the parish records of the town of Bitterfeld, where a Johannes Battermann is listed as a miller in the year 1612. This provides evidence of the name's association with the milling trade during that time period.
The earliest known bearer of the Battermann name was Hans Battermann, born in Bitterfeld in 1575. He is recorded as a miller and landowner, further solidifying the connection between the name and the milling profession. Another early notable figure was Johann Gottfried Battermann, born in 1692 in the nearby town of Zörbig. He was a prominent businessman and served as a magistrate in the local government.
In the 19th century, the Battermann name began to spread beyond the Saxony-Anhalt region as families migrated to other parts of Germany and abroad. One notable figure from this period was Wilhelm Battermann, born in 1832 in Bitterfeld. He was a successful industrialist and entrepreneur who founded a textile manufacturing company that bore his name.
As the Battermann name gained recognition, it was also associated with notable individuals in various fields. For example, Theodor Battermann, born in 1860 in Hannover, was a renowned architect who designed several prominent buildings in Germany. Additionally, Karl Battermann, born in 1891 in Düsseldorf, was a celebrated sculptor and artist whose works were exhibited throughout Europe.
Over the centuries, the Battermann name has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Batermann, Battermann, and Batterman. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the milling profession and the German town of Bitterfeld.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Battermann
Among Census respondents with the surname Battermann, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Battermann 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 Battermann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 101
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Battermann
Battermann 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-16 bearers (-13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,288 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,268 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-13.2%) | Down 25,288 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 3,268 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 Battermann 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 | #154,907 | #151,639 | 2.1% |
| Count | 105 | 107 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Battermann bearers went from 105 to 107 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 3,268 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #151,639.
FAQ
Battermann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Battermann?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Battermann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Battermann?
Battermann ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Battermann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Battermann.
Has Battermann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Battermann went from 105 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Battermann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Battermann, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Battermann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Battermann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Battermann (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 Battermann mean?
A surname derived from the Germanic words for "baker" and "man". 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 Battermann (0.04 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 have the surname Battermann?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.