2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Conzelmann
A surname derived from the Latin word 'consul' meaning counselor or advisor.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Conzelmann. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Conzelmann surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Conzelmann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Conzelmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Conzelmann
The surname Conzelmann is of German origin, with roots traceable back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the German word "Kunz," a diminutive form of the name Conrad. This name was often combined with the suffix "-mann," meaning "man" or "person," resulting in the surname Conzelmann.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Conzelmann can be found in various German church records and local documents from the late 1500s and early 1600s. One notable mention is found in the court records of the city of Nuremberg, where a Johann Conzelmann is listed as a merchant in the year 1587.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread beyond Bavaria, with records indicating Conzelmann families residing in other parts of Germany, such as Saxony and the Rhineland. During this time, variations in spelling began to emerge, with alternative forms like Konzelman, Kunzelman, and Konzelmann appearing in various documents.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname Conzelmann was Hans Conzelmann, a Protestant theologian and academic who lived from 1515 to 1579. He served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg and is recognized for his contributions to the field of biblical exegesis.
In the 18th century, the Conzelmann name gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Gottfried Conzelmann (1716-1789), a German theologian and philosopher. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.
Another notable figure was Carl Conzelmann (1801-1869), a German businessman and industrialist. He founded the Conzelmann Ironworks in the city of Dortmund, which played a significant role in the region's industrial development during the 19th century.
Fast forwarding to the 20th century, one of the most renowned individuals with the surname Conzelmann was Hans Conzelmann (1915-1989), a German Lutheran theologian and biblical scholar. He made significant contributions to the study of the New Testament and is particularly well-known for his work on the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
Finally, it is worth mentioning Gerhard Conzelmann (1937-1997), a German philosopher and academic who specialized in the works of Friedrich Nietzsche. He taught at various universities throughout his career and published several influential books on Nietzsche's philosophy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Conzelmann
Among Census respondents with the surname Conzelmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Conzelmann bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Conzelmann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Conzelmann
Conzelmann appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+9 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 487 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-7 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,993 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.1%) | Down 487 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 7,993 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Conzelmann surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #147,221 | -5.7% |
| Count | 120 | 113 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Conzelmann bearers went from 120 to 113 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 7,993 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #147,221.
FAQ
Conzelmann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Conzelmann?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Conzelmann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Conzelmann?
Conzelmann ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Conzelmann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Conzelmann.
Has Conzelmann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Conzelmann went from 120 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Conzelmann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Conzelmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Conzelmann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Conzelmann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Hispanic (3.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Conzelmann (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Conzelmann mean?
A surname derived from the Latin word 'consul' meaning counselor or advisor. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Conzelmann (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Conzelmann?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Conzelmann at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.