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

Beckerman, 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 Beckerman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beckerman in America

Beckerman is the 21774th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beckerman surname appeared 1,194 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 Beckerman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beckerman 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 Beckerman

The surname Beckerman is of German origin, and its roots can be traced back to the late 16th century. The name is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was derived from the German word "becker," meaning "baker," combined with the suffix "-man," signifying an individual associated with a particular trade or occupation.

The earliest known record of the surname Beckerman appears in a church registry from the town of Nuremberg, dated 1587, where it was spelled "Bäckerman." This spelling variation highlights the influence of regional dialects and the evolution of the name over time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Beckerman was Johann Beckerman, a master baker who lived in the city of Leipzig during the late 17th century. His skill and reputation as a baker earned him recognition among the local community, and his name can be found in several guild records from that era.

In the 18th century, the surname Beckerman began to spread beyond its regional origins as families migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. This dispersal led to further variations in the spelling, including "Beckermann," "Beckerman," and "Beckerman."

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Wilhelm Beckerman, a German composer and musician who lived in the late 19th century (1842-1912). His compositions, primarily for chamber ensembles and orchestras, were widely performed and acclaimed during his lifetime.

As the name Beckerman continued to travel across Europe, it gained a foothold in other countries, such as the Netherlands and Austria. One notable example is Hendrik Beckerman (1876-1946), a Dutch architect renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the Art Nouveau movement.

In the 20th century, the surname Beckerman gained further recognition with individuals like Ernst Beckerman (1909-1977), a German-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics, and Gerta Beckerman (1923-2013), an Austrian-born Holocaust survivor and author who chronicled her experiences during World War II.

Throughout its history, the surname Beckerman has maintained a strong connection to its German roots and the baking profession from which it originated. While its spelling and geographic distribution have evolved over the centuries, the name continues to carry the legacy of its namesakes' craftsmanship and resilience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beckerman

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

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

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