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

Buhmann, 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 Buhmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buhmann in America

Buhmann is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buhmann surname appeared 224 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 Buhmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buhmann 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 Buhmann

The surname BUHMANN originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Buhmann," which means "lover" or "sweetheart." The name likely referred to a person's amorous nature or romantic pursuits.

In the medieval German city of Cologne, the name BUHMANN appeared in records as early as the 1500s. Some of the earliest recorded instances include Hans Buhmann, a merchant who lived in Cologne in the late 1500s, and Katharina Buhmann, a resident of the nearby town of Bonn in the early 1600s.

The name BUHMANN was also found in other parts of Germany during this time period. For example, a family by the name of Buhmann resided in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the 17th century. Their ancestral home, a half-timbered house built in the 1600s, still stands today and is a popular tourist attraction.

One notable historical figure with the surname BUHMANN was Johann Heinrich Buhmann (1715-1789), a German theologian and philosopher from the city of Leipzig. He was a prominent figure in the Age of Enlightenment and wrote several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another individual of note was Katharina Buhmann (1784-1856), a Prussian painter and illustrator known for her intricate botanical drawings and landscapes. Her artwork can be found in numerous museums and private collections across Europe.

In the 19th century, the name BUHMANN spread beyond Germany to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. Friedrich Buhmann (1822-1905) was a German-born architect who immigrated to the United States and became known for his iconic designs in New York City, including the original headquarters of the New York Times newspaper.

Other notable individuals with the surname BUHMANN include Karl Buhmann (1865-1932), a German composer and music teacher who taught at the prestigious Leipzig Conservatory, and Helene Buhmann (1889-1975), a German Olympic swimmer who won a silver medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.

The surname BUHMANN continues to be prevalent in Germany and other parts of Europe, as well as in countries with significant German immigrant populations. While its origins may be rooted in romantic notions, the name has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buhmann

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

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

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