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

Deutchman, 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 Deutchman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deutchman in America

Deutchman is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deutchman surname appeared 204 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 Deutchman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deutchman 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 Deutchman

The surname Deutchman is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "diutschen" meaning "of the German people." It emerged during the late Middle Ages, between the 12th and 15th centuries, as a distinguishing name for individuals hailing from German-speaking regions.

The earliest known references to the name Deutchman can be traced back to various Germanic regions, including present-day Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. It was often used to identify individuals who migrated from these areas to other parts of Europe or beyond.

In the 14th century, a record exists of a merchant named Johannes Deutchman, who traded goods between the Hanseatic cities of northern Germany and the Netherlands. Another notable figure was Konrad Deutchman, a scholar and theologian who lived in the early 15th century and was associated with the University of Heidelberg.

During the 16th century, the Deutchman surname gained prominence in the Rhineland region of Germany. One prominent individual was Hans Deutchman (1495-1568), a master carpenter and architect who played a significant role in the construction of several notable buildings, including the Cologne Cathedral.

As the surname spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Deutschmann, Deitschmann, and Deitzmann. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences.

In the 17th century, the Deutchman name appeared in records related to the settlement of German immigrants in the American colonies. One such individual was Johann Deutchman (1620-1687), a farmer who settled in Pennsylvania and was among the earliest German immigrants to the region.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Deutchman (1732-1801), a skilled metalsmith and clockmaker who emigrated from Bavaria to Philadelphia in the mid-18th century. His intricate works became highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout the American colonies.

In the 19th century, the Deutchman surname was associated with the German diaspora, as many individuals bearing this name migrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and South America.

Throughout its history, the Deutchman surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artisans, scholars, merchants, and farmers, reflecting the rich tapestry of German culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deutchman

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

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

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