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

Ertman, 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 Ertman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ertman in America

Ertman is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ertman surname appeared 397 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 Ertman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ertman 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 Ertman

The surname ERTMAN originates from Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Germanic root "ert," meaning "earth" or "soil," combined with the suffix "-man," indicating a person associated with the land or agriculture.

ERTMAN was most prevalent in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia, where many families bearing this name were documented in parish records and local chronicles. The variations in spelling, such as Erdtmann, Eertman, and Ertemann, were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping during those times.

One of the earliest documented references to the ERTMAN surname can be found in the "Bürgerbuch" (Citizens' Book) of the city of Osnabrück, which recorded the names of citizens and their occupations in the late 16th century. The entry "Eertman, Jürgen - Bauer" (farmer) from the year 1583 suggests a connection between the name and agricultural pursuits.

Notably, the ERTMAN name appeared in the "Messtischblätter" (topographic maps) of the Prussian state, which were created between 1816 and 1918. These maps often included the names of landowners and farmers, providing insights into the geographic distribution of the surname across various regions.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the ERTMAN surname have made notable contributions in various fields. Johann Heinrich Ertmann (1669-1738) was a German Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in Quedlinburg. Christoph Friedrich Ertmann (1740-1802) was a German composer and organist known for his works in the Classical era.

Another prominent figure was August Wilhelm Ertmann (1804-1889), a German painter and lithographer who specialized in landscape and architectural subjects. His works can be found in various museums and art collections across Europe.

In the realm of literature, Karl Ertmann (1887-1974) was a German poet and writer known for his lyrical works and contributions to the Expressionist movement in the early 20th century.

More recently, Hans-Joachim Ertmann (1917-2000) was a German lawyer and judge who served as the president of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany from 1983 to 1987, leaving a lasting impact on the country's legal system.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the ERTMAN surname throughout history, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this name of Germanic origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ertman

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

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

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