2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Enzmann
A German surname derived from "Enz," a small river, referring to someone living near that river.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 111 Americans carry the last name Enzmann. That puts it at #156,449 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,087,877 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Enzmann 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
111
1 in 3,087,877
Census rank
#156,449
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
97
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 97 bearers of the surname Enzmann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156449th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Enzmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Enzmann
The surname ENZMANN originates from Germany and dates back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "enza" meaning "edge" or "border" and "mann" meaning "man". This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a border or on the outskirts of a town or village.
The earliest recorded instances of the name ENZMANN can be found in documents from the 12th century in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia in southern Germany. The name appeared with various spellings such as Entzmann, Entzmen, and Entzman during this time.
In the 13th century, the name ENZMANN was mentioned in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical records and charters from the Duchy of Austria. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of the German-speaking regions.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname ENZMANN was Johann Enzmann, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria during the late 15th century.
Another notable figure was Heinrich Enzmann, a Protestant theologian and reformer who was born in Nuremberg in 1523. He played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism in central Germany.
In the 17th century, the ENZMANN family had established themselves as respected citizens and landowners in the region around the city of Augsburg in Bavaria. Andreas Enzmann, born in 1642, was a prominent member of the local nobility and served as a magistrate in the city.
During the 18th century, the name ENZMANN began to appear in records from other parts of Europe as people migrated and settled in new areas. Johann Christoph Enzmann, born in 1721 in Saxony, was a notable botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.
In the 19th century, the ENZMANN family had members who achieved recognition in various fields. Karl Enzmann, born in 1828 in Würzburg, Bavaria, was a renowned painter and sculptor who specialized in religious artworks for churches and cathedrals across Germany.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname ENZMANN throughout history, highlighting its German origins and its presence in various regions and fields over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Enzmann
Among Census respondents with the surname Enzmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Enzmann 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 Enzmann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 4
- Two or more races3.1% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Enzmann
Enzmann 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,114 places
2020
#156,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 97
-23 bearers (-19.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 17,221 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 6,114 places |
| 2020 | #156,449 | 97 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-19.2%) | Down 17,221 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 Enzmann 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 | #139,228 | #156,449 | -12.4% |
| Count | 120 | 97 | -19.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Enzmann bearers went from 120 to 97 (-19.2% change). The surname moved down 17,221 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #156,449.
FAQ
Enzmann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Enzmann?
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the surname Enzmann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,087,877 residents.
How common is Enzmann?
Enzmann ranks #156,449 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 97 people with the surname Enzmann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (111), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Enzmann.
Has Enzmann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Enzmann went from 120 recorded bearers to 97. That is a decrease of 23 (-19.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #156,449.
What does the Census say about the background of Enzmann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Enzmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Enzmann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Enzmann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (4.1%), Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Enzmann (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 Enzmann mean?
A German surname derived from "Enz," a small river, referring to someone living near that river. 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 Enzmann (0.03 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 common is the surname Enzmann?
If you just want to know how many people are called Enzmann, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.