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

Ehrmann, 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 Ehrmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ehrmann in America

Ehrmann is the 33596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ehrmann surname appeared 678 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 Ehrmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ehrmann 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 Ehrmann

The surname Ehrmann originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the German word "Ehre," meaning "honor," and the suffix "-mann," which translates to "man." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who were considered honorable or had a reputation for integrity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ehrmann can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. In this collection, there are references to individuals bearing the name Ehrmann, indicating the name's presence in the region during that period.

The Ehrmann name also appears in the Matricula of the University of Heidelberg, a register of students and faculty from the 15th century. This record includes several individuals with the surname Ehrmann, suggesting that the name was well-established among educated circles at the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Ehrmann family seemed to have had a strong presence in the regions of Bavaria and Württemberg, with various records and documents mentioning individuals with this surname. One notable figure from this period was Johann Gottfried Ehrmann (1660-1728), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg.

In the 18th century, Johann Christian Ehrmann (1749-1827) was a renowned German poet and writer who gained recognition for his literary works. His contributions to German literature have been celebrated, and his name is often associated with the Romantic movement of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, Johann Friedrich Ehrmann (1810-1894) was a prominent German architect who designed several notable buildings in Stuttgart and other parts of Württemberg. His architectural style and influence left a lasting impact on the region's built environment.

Another notable figure with the Ehrmann surname was Max Ehrmann (1872-1945), an American writer and philosopher best known for his inspirational prose poem "Desiderata." Although born in the United States, his family roots can be traced back to Germany, showcasing the surname's enduring presence across generations and continents.

The Ehrmann name has also been documented in historical records from other German-speaking regions, such as Switzerland and Austria, indicating its widespread distribution throughout the German cultural sphere. While the exact origins of the name may be difficult to pinpoint with certainty, its longevity and prevalence across various regions and time periods highlight its significance in German history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ehrmann

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

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

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