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

Bethmann, 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 Bethmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bethmann in America

Bethmann is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bethmann surname appeared 254 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 Bethmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bethmann 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 Bethmann

The surname BETHMANN is of German origin, originating in the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the place name Bethmen, a town located in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The place name itself is thought to be derived from the Old German words 'beda' meaning prayer and 'mann' meaning man, possibly referring to a religious figure or someone associated with a place of worship.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BETHMANN can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the region, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the surname was already established by this time period in the area around Saxony-Anhalt.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Johannes Bethmann, a merchant and burgher of the city of Erfurt, who was mentioned in the city's annals for his role in local trade and governance. Another early example is Konrad Bethmann, a cleric who served as the dean of the cathedral chapter in Magdeburg in the late 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BETHMANN family became more prominent, with several members holding influential positions in various German states. One such figure was Johann Philipp Bethmann (1572-1646), a jurist and political advisor who served as a counselor to the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach.

In the 18th century, Simon Moritz von Bethmann (1687-1753) was a notable figure, serving as a diplomat and statesman in the service of the Electorate of Mainz. He played a significant role in negotiating the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748, which ended the War of the Austrian Succession.

The 19th century saw the rise of the Bethmann banking dynasty, with the establishment of the Bethmann Bank in Frankfurt am Main by Johann Philipp Bethmann (1768-1845). The bank became one of the most prominent financial institutions in Germany and played a crucial role in financing various industrial and infrastructure projects.

Throughout history, the BETHMANN surname has been associated with various notable figures in fields such as politics, business, academia, and the arts. While the surname is not as widely known as some other German surnames, it has left a lasting mark on the history and culture of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bethmann

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

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

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