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

Bueltmann, 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 Bueltmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bueltmann in America

Bueltmann is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bueltmann surname appeared 135 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 Bueltmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bueltmann 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 Bueltmann

The surname Bueltmann originates from the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Hamburg. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

Bueltmann is derived from the Low German words "Bült" and "Mann," which translates to "hill man" or "man from the hill." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who lived or worked on or near a hill or elevated terrain.

One of the earliest known references to the name Bueltmann can be found in the records of the Hanseatic League, a powerful commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe. The Bueltmann family is mentioned in connection with trade activities in the city of Lübeck in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, records show that a prominent family with the surname Bueltmann owned a substantial estate and farmlands in the village of Rellingen, located near Hamburg. This family played a significant role in the local agricultural and political affairs of the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Bueltmann throughout history include Johann Bueltmann (1598-1672), a respected theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Rostock in the 17th century. Another figure was Gerhard Bueltmann (1727-1803), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Hamburg and the surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Bueltmann family migrated to the United States, settling in the state of Wisconsin. One of the earliest recorded individuals from this lineage was Heinrich Bueltmann (1824-1891), who established a successful farming operation in the town of Germantown.

Another notable figure was Emma Bueltmann (1870-1945), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in the Milwaukee area and was actively involved in the suffrage movement.

Throughout its history, the surname Bueltmann has been associated with various occupations, including farming, theology, architecture, and education. While its origins can be traced back to the hill regions of northern Germany, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have made significant contributions to their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bueltmann

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

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

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