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

Eversman, 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 Eversman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eversman in America

Eversman is the 44356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eversman surname appeared 485 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 Eversman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eversman 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 Eversman

The surname "EVERSMAN" is of German origin, derived from the Old German words "eber" meaning "boar" and "man" meaning "man." It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria in southern Germany during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions of individuals bearing the name in various church records and legal documents. One notable example is Johannes Eversman, a wealthy landowner from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, whose name appears in a deed from 1287.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the surname began to spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland. This was likely due to migration and the establishment of new settlements by members of the Eversman family.

In the 16th century, the name made its way to the Low Countries, with records showing individuals bearing the name in cities such as Antwerp and Amsterdam. One notable figure from this period was Pieter Eversman (1522-1587), a renowned Flemish painter known for his religious works and portraits.

The 17th century saw the spread of the name to other parts of Europe, including England and France, as German emigrants sought new opportunities. One such individual was Heinrich Eversman (1612-1679), a German merchant who settled in London and established a successful trading business.

As the centuries progressed, the Eversman name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military figures. Notable examples include:

1. Johann Eversman (1753-1825), a German philosopher and professor at the University of Göttingen.
2. Wilhelm Eversman (1832-1909), a German-American painter and sculptor known for his works depicting Native American life.
3. Otto Eversman (1865-1922), a German military officer who served in the Prussian Army and later became a prominent businessman.
4. Ernst Eversman (1890-1945), a German architect and urban planner known for his work in Berlin and other German cities.
5. Karl Eversman (1920-2002), a German-American engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of aerospace technology.

While the name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Ebersman, Ebermann, and Eversmann, the core meaning and origin have remained consistent, reflecting the historical and cultural roots of this German surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eversman

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

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

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