2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Erdmier
A German surname derived from the old term "erdamter" meaning an official in charge of land.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Erdmier. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Erdmier 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Erdmier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Erdmier, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Erdmier
The surname Erdmier is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German words "erde" meaning "earth" and "mier" meaning "ant," potentially referring to an occupation or characteristic associated with working on the land or with ants.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Erdmier can be found in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg, where a Johann Erdmier was mentioned in a legal document from 1587. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records across several German states, including Bavaria and Saxony. For example, a Hans Erdmier was born in the village of Altdorf in 1612, while a Maria Erdmier was baptized in the town of Zwickau in 1639.
During the 18th century, the Erdmier surname gained some prominence in the field of academia. Notable figures include the philosopher and theologian Friedrich Erdmier (1718-1792), who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, and the mathematician Johannes Erdmier (1745-1815), known for his contributions to the study of algebraic equations.
As the 19th century dawned, the Erdmier name spread further across Europe, with records indicating families bearing the surname in countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and even as far as Russia. One notable figure from this period was the German artist and illustrator Wilhelm Erdmier (1832-1901), whose intricate etchings and woodcuts depicted scenes from rural life and nature.
In the early 20th century, the Erdmier surname gained international recognition through the work of the renowned German archaeologist and anthropologist, Hilde Erdmier (1898-1976). Her groundbreaking excavations in Egypt and the Middle East shed light on ancient civilizations and contributed significantly to the field of Egyptology.
Throughout its history, the Erdmier name has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from academics and artists to scientists and explorers, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of its German origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Erdmier
Among Census respondents with the surname Erdmier, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Erdmier 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 Erdmier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.9% · 5
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Erdmier
Erdmier appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-8 bearers (-7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,835 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.2%) | Down 5,835 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 Erdmier 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 | #148,347 | #154,182 | -3.9% |
| Count | 111 | 103 | -7.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Erdmier bearers went from 111 to 103 (-7.2% change). The surname moved down 5,835 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #154,182.
FAQ
Erdmier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Erdmier?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Erdmier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Erdmier?
Erdmier ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Erdmier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Erdmier.
Has Erdmier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Erdmier went from 111 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Erdmier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Erdmier, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Erdmier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Erdmier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Erdmier (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 Erdmier mean?
A German surname derived from the old term "erdamter" meaning an official in charge of land. 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 Erdmier (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 many Americans have the surname Erdmier?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.