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

Follman, 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 Follman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Follman in America

Follman is the 43369th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Follman surname appeared 498 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 Follman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Follman 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 Follman

The surname Follman is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages, specifically the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "Volle," meaning "full" or "complete," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person or occupation. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was well-built or robust.

In the early days, surnames were often bestowed based on physical characteristics, occupations, or locations, and Follman may have been initially given to a person of a sturdy or robust stature. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various German regions, particularly in Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johann Follman, a merchant from Nuremberg, who was mentioned in the city's records in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Hans Follman, a blacksmith from Leipzig, whose name appeared in guild records dating back to the 16th century.

During the 17th century, the Follman surname gained prominence in the region of Saxony, where it was associated with several notable families involved in various professions, including agriculture, craftsmanship, and academia. One such individual was Friedrich Follman (1634-1701), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Follmann, Vollmann, and Vollman. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local scribes' interpretations.

In the 18th century, the Follman name found its way into the annals of German literature with the poet and playwright Johann Heinrich Follman (1735-1804), whose works were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

As German emigration to other parts of Europe and the Americas increased in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Follman surname spread to new regions. One notable figure was Carl Follman (1819-1891), a German-American architect and engineer who contributed to the design of several landmark buildings in New York City.

Throughout its history, the Follman surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from academia and literature to craftsmanship and architecture, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Follman

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

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

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