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

Baumann, 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 Baumann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baumann in America

Baumann is the 2461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baumann surname appeared 14,644 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Baumann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baumann 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 Baumann

The surname Baumann is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "buman," which means "farmer" or "peasant." The name emerged in the medieval period, likely during the 12th or 13th century, and was initially used as an occupational name to identify individuals who worked as farmers or lived in rural areas.

The earliest recorded instances of the Baumann surname can be found in various German historical documents, such as tax records, land deeds, and local parish registers. One notable early record is the mention of a Hartwig Baumann in the town of Nürnberg (Nuremberg) in 1348, during the time of the Black Death pandemic.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, it underwent various spelling variations, including Bawmann, Bauhmann, and Bauhman. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciations. Some of the earliest known place names associated with the Baumann surname include Baumannshof, a village in Bavaria, and Baumannsdorf, a town in Saxony.

Throughout history, several individuals have carried the Baumann surname and achieved notable accomplishments. Johann Baumann (1637-1697) was a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. Johann Wilhelm Baumann (1737-1804) was a German theologian and author known for his work on biblical exegesis.

Another prominent figure was Otto Baumann (1864-1899), a German explorer and colonial officer who played a crucial role in the exploration and colonization of German East Africa (present-day Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda). His expeditions and reports provided valuable insights into the region's geography, culture, and natural resources.

In the artistic realm, Rudolf Baumann (1896-1953) was a renowned German sculptor and medallist known for his intricate and detailed works, many of which can be found in museums and public spaces across Germany. Albert Baumann (1920-1998), on the other hand, was a celebrated German painter and printmaker, renowned for his abstract expressionist style and vibrant use of color.

While these are just a few examples, the Baumann surname has been present throughout various periods of German history, spanning different professions and backgrounds, reflecting the diverse roles and contributions of those who have carried this name over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baumann

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

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

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