2000
#85,643
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 203
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Cymerman
A surname of Polish origin referring to a person from the Cymer region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 252 Americans carry the last name Cymerman. That puts it at #90,184 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,360,136 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cymerman 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
252
1 in 1,360,136
Census rank
#90,184
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
220
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 220 bearers of the surname Cymerman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 90184th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cymerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cymerman
The surname Cymerman originated in Poland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "cymer," meaning a coat of arms or heraldic emblem. This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by someone who worked as a herald or pursued a profession related to heraldry.
The earliest known reference to the Cymerman surname can be found in the 1563 records of the city of Krakow, where a man named Jan Cymerman is mentioned as a resident. Another early record dates back to 1583, when a Walenty Cymerman is listed in the municipal archives of the town of Chelm.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cymerman surname appears to have been concentrated in the regions of Lesser Poland, Masovia, and Podlasie, with notable individuals including Marcin Cymerman (1625-1693), a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Kazimierz Dolny, and Jadwiga Cymerman (1701-1778), a respected herbalist and midwife from the village of Wola Cymermanska.
In the 19th century, the Cymerman family name gained recognition through the accomplishments of several individuals. Antoni Cymerman (1802-1867) was a celebrated painter and art teacher in Warsaw, known for his portraits and historical scenes. Józef Cymerman (1835-1901) was a pioneering physician who made significant contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
As the 20th century dawned, the Cymerman surname continued to be represented in various fields. Stanislaw Cymerman (1871-1942) was a renowned architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in Krakow and Lviv. Maria Cymerman (1890-1976) was a acclaimed writer and poet, whose works explored themes of national identity and the experiences of Polish immigrants.
Other notable individuals bearing the Cymerman surname include Jan Cymerman (1914-1997), a highly decorated military officer who fought in World War II and later served as a diplomat, and Kazimierz Cymerman (1923-2001), a respected linguist and scholar of Slavic languages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cymerman
Among Census respondents with the surname Cymerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Cymerman 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 Cymerman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 212
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 3
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cymerman
Cymerman 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
#87,663
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 212
+9 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 2,020 places
2020
#90,184
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 220
+8 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 2,521 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #85,643 | 203 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #87,663 | 212 | 0.07 | +9 bearers (+4.4%) | Down 2,020 places |
| 2020 | #90,184 | 220 | 0.07 | +8 bearers (+3.8%) | Down 2,521 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 Cymerman 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 | #87,663 | #90,184 | -2.9% |
| Count | 212 | 220 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 5.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cymerman bearers went from 212 to 220 (+3.8% change). The surname moved down 2,521 positions in the national ranking, going from #87,663 to #90,184.
FAQ
Cymerman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cymerman?
Name Census estimates that about 252 living Americans carry the surname Cymerman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,360,136 residents.
How common is Cymerman?
Cymerman ranks #90,184 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 220 people with the surname Cymerman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (252), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Cymerman.
Has Cymerman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cymerman went from 212 recorded bearers to 220. That is an increase of 8 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #87,663 to #90,184.
What does the Census say about the background of Cymerman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cymerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%). 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 Cymerman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (212 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cymerman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Hispanic (1.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%). 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 Cymerman (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 Cymerman mean?
A surname of Polish origin referring to a person from the Cymer region. 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 Cymerman (0.07 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 share the surname Cymerman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.