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

Ehresman, 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 Ehresman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ehresman in America

Ehresman is the 30250th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ehresman surname appeared 774 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 Ehresman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ehresman 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 Ehresman

The surname EHRESMAN is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the early modern period of the 16th and 17th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Ehre," meaning honor or esteem, combined with the occupational suffix "-man," indicating a person associated with a particular trade or profession. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who held positions of respect or authority within their communities.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the records of the town of Heidelberg, where an individual named Hans Ehresman is mentioned in a document dated 1612. This document suggests that the Ehresman family had already established a presence in the region by the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records indicating individuals bearing the Ehresman surname in regions such as Bavaria and Saxony. One notable figure from this period was Johann Friedrich Ehresman (1718-1792), a respected theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Erfurt.

As the 19th century dawned, the Ehresman name began to appear in records beyond the borders of Germany. In 1822, a man named Wilhelm Ehresman (1792-1868) emigrated from Bavaria to the United States, settling in the state of Pennsylvania. He is considered one of the earliest known individuals to bring the Ehresman name to North America.

Another prominent figure bearing the Ehresman surname was Karl Ehresman (1845-1919), a German-born artist and painter who achieved recognition for his landscape and genre paintings. His works can be found in several museums and galleries across Europe.

In the 20th century, the name continued to spread globally, with individuals bearing the Ehresman surname appearing in various parts of the world. One notable figure from this period was Hans Ehresman (1902-1984), a German-American engineer who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II.

While the Ehresman surname may have originally been associated with specific occupations or positions of authority, over time it has become a widespread family name, with individuals carrying on the legacy of this storied surname across multiple generations and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ehresman

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

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

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