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

Buttleman, 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 Buttleman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buttleman in America

Buttleman is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buttleman surname appeared 120 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 Buttleman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buttleman 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 Buttleman

The surname Buttleman has its origins in the German language, originating in the central regions of Germany during the late medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old High German words "butte" meaning "a barrel" and "mann" meaning "man," suggesting an occupational name for someone who worked with barrels, possibly a cooper or a brewer.

Records indicate that the name was first documented in the 14th century in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, where a certain Hans Buttelman was listed as a resident in the town's tax records from the year 1387. This early spelling variation suggests that the name was initially pronounced with a softer consonant sound at the end.

In the 15th century, the Buttleman surname appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with mentions of the name found in various historical documents from cities such as Nuremberg and Frankfurt. During this time, the spelling of the name became more standardized to the modern form of "Buttleman."

One notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Buttleman (1492-1564), a prominent merchant and banker from the city of Augsburg. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in financing various economic and cultural endeavors in the region.

Another historical figure of note was Katharina Buttleman (1567-1637), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and her expertise in childbirth were highly regarded, and she is credited with developing several herbal remedies that were widely used in the area.

In the 17th century, the Buttleman surname made its way to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England, likely due to migration and trade connections. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England dates back to 1648, when a certain William Buttleman is mentioned in a parish register from the county of Yorkshire.

A notable figure from this era was Hans Buttleman (1623-1696), a German-born engraver and printmaker who worked in the city of Amsterdam. His detailed etchings and engravings of landscapes and cityscapes were highly regarded and sought after by collectors throughout Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the Buttleman surname continued to spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, from academia to the arts and beyond. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the occupational origins in medieval Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buttleman

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

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

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