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

Deutschman, 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 Deutschman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deutschman in America

Deutschman is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deutschman surname appeared 415 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 Deutschman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deutschman 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 Deutschman

The surname "DEUTSCHMAN" is of German origin, deriving from the word "Deutsch," which means "German" in the German language. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval or early modern period, when surnames were becoming more commonly used.

The name likely originated in one of the German-speaking regions of Europe, such as Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. It may have been given to someone who was from Germany or spoke the German language, distinguishing them from other nationalities or linguistic groups.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Mühlhausen city records from the 16th century, where a "Hans Deutschman" is mentioned as a resident. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 17th century, a "Johannes Deutschman" was recorded as a merchant in the city of Augsburg, indicating that the name was associated with various occupations and social classes.

During the 18th century, a "Friedrich Deutschman" was a respected author and scholar, born in 1725 in Göttingen. He wrote several books on German literature and culture, contributing to the preservation of German heritage.

In the 19th century, a "Wilhelm Deutschman" (1820-1892) was a prominent industrialist in the city of Berlin, known for his innovative manufacturing techniques and philanthropic endeavors.

Another notable figure was "Elise Deutschman" (1868-1942), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in Bavaria and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

As German immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world, the surname "DEUTSCHMAN" followed. It can be found among German-American communities, as well as in other countries with significant German populations, such as Canada, Australia, and parts of South America.

The name "DEUTSCHMAN" has remained a proud representation of German heritage and cultural identity throughout the centuries, carrying with it a rich history and a connection to the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deutschman

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Deutschman, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!