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

Fleischmann, 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 Fleischmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fleischmann in America

Fleischmann is the 13721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fleischmann surname appeared 2,206 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Fleischmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fleischmann 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 Fleischmann

The surname Fleischmann is of German origin, originating in the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "fleisch," meaning flesh or meat, and "mann," meaning man. The name likely referred to someone who worked as a butcher or dealt with the trade of meat and animal products.

The earliest recorded instances of the Fleischmann surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. During this time, surnames were becoming more prevalent as a way to distinguish individuals and families within communities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Fleischmann was Hans Fleischmann, a butcher who lived in the town of Nuremberg in the late 15th century. His name appears in historical records from the city's guilds and trade organizations.

In the 16th century, the Fleischmann name can be found in various German manuscripts and records, including those of the Protestant Reformation. Johann Fleischmann, a Lutheran theologian and professor born in 1541, was a notable figure during this period.

The Fleischmann surname has also been linked to various place names throughout Germany, such as Fleischmannsdorf (Fleischmann's village) in Saxony, which was first mentioned in historical records dating back to the 13th century.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Fleischmann surname have achieved notable accomplishments. Some examples include:

1. Gottfried Fleischmann (1808-1879), a German jurist and politician who served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the Revolutions of 1848-1849.
2. Friedrich Fleischmann (1863-1942), a German industrialist and inventor who pioneered the development of modern distillation processes.
3. Albert Fleischmann (1879-1960), a German-American biochemist known for his contributions to the study of enzymes and fermentation processes.
4. Felix Fleischmann (1879-1962), an Austrian-American businessman and co-founder of the Fleischmann Yeast Company, which played a significant role in the growth of the baking industry.
5. Theo Fleischmann (1892-1965), a German painter and printmaker associated with the Expressionist movement.

While the Fleischmann surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including other European countries, North America, and beyond, as a result of migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fleischmann

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

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

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