2000
#13,367
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,090
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.77
Rare Last name
Fleischmann
An occupational surname referring to a butcher or meat seller, derived from the German word "Fleisch" meaning "meat."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,464 Americans carry the last name Fleischmann. That puts it at #13,522 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.72 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 139,105 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fleischmann 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
2.5K
1 in 139,105
Census rank
#13,522
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,149 bearers of the surname Fleischmann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.72 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13522nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fleischmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fleischmann
Among Census respondents with the surname Fleischmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fleischmann 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 Fleischmann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 1,985
- Two or more races3.0% · 64
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 63
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 21
- Black or African American0.5% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fleischmann
Fleischmann 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
#13,721
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,206
+116 bearers (+5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Down 354 places
2020
#13,522
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,149
-57 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.72
Rank movement Up 199 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,367 | 2,090 | 0.77 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,721 | 2,206 | 0.75 | +116 bearers (+5.6%) | Down 354 places |
| 2020 | #13,522 | 2,149 | 0.72 | -57 bearers (-2.6%) | Up 199 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 Fleischmann 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 | #13,721 | #13,522 | 1.5% |
| Count | 2,206 | 2,149 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.75 | 0.72 | -4.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fleischmann bearers went from 2,206 to 2,149 (-2.6% change). The surname moved up 199 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,721 to #13,522.
FAQ
Fleischmann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fleischmann?
Name Census estimates that about 2,464 living Americans carry the surname Fleischmann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 139,105 residents.
How common is Fleischmann?
Fleischmann ranks #13,522 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.72 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,149 people with the surname Fleischmann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,464), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.72 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.72 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Fleischmann.
Has Fleischmann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fleischmann went from 2,206 recorded bearers to 2,149. That is a decrease of 57 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,721 to #13,522.
What does the Census say about the background of Fleischmann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fleischmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Fleischmann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (1,985 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fleischmann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Two or More Races (3.0%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Fleischmann (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 Fleischmann mean?
An occupational surname referring to a butcher or meat seller, derived from the German word "Fleisch" meaning "meat." 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 Fleischmann (0.72 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 people have the surname Fleischmann?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.