Futterman
A German surname likely derived from a location or occupation related to making or selling footwear.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Futterman. That puts it at #67,519 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Futterman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#67,519
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
292
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 292 bearers of the surname Futterman in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 67519th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Futterman, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Futterman
The surname Futterman is of Germanic origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages in central Europe. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Futter," which means fodder or feed, and the suffix "-mann," meaning man or person. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with fodder or livestock.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Futterman can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. In these records, a certain Hans Futterman is mentioned as a farmer and livestock owner in the year 1487.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Futtermann, Futtermanne, and Futtermanschen, in various regions of modern-day Germany and Austria. These variations likely reflect local dialects and spelling conventions of the time.
The Futterman name is also linked to the town of Füttermanschen in the Rhineland region of Germany, which may have been named after an early settler or landowner with the surname. This town is mentioned in historical documents from the 17th century.
Notable individuals with the surname Futterman throughout history include Johann Futterman (1612-1678), a German scholar and theologian who authored several religious texts. Another prominent figure was Elise Futterman (1798-1872), a German-born American writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and the abolition of slavery.
In the 19th century, the name spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with immigrants carrying the surname to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. One such individual was Jakob Futterman (1835-1901), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a blacksmith.
Other notable Futtermans include Hans Futterman (1901-1976), an Austrian-born composer and conductor who worked in Germany and the United States, and Lena Futterman (1921-2005), a Russian-born American artist and sculptor known for her abstract works.
While the Futterman name may have originated in a specific region or occupation, it has since been carried across continents and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Futterman
Among Census respondents with the surname Futterman, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%.
The bar chart below shows how Futterman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Futterman surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2%
- Unknown or suppressed4.8%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Futterman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #67,519 | -54.5% |
| Count | 465 | 292 | -37.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.10 | -41.2% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Futterman bearers went from 465 to 292 (-37.2% change). The surname moved down 23,811 positions in the national ranking, going from #43,708 to #67,519.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Futterman
FAQ
Futterman surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Futterman?
The surname Futterman holds position #67,519 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 343 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Futterman surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Futterman, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.