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

Gartman, 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 Gartman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gartman in America

Gartman is the 13160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gartman surname appeared 2,324 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 Gartman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gartman 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 Gartman

The surname Gartman is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Garten," which means garden or orchard. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked in a garden or orchard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gartman can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. These records often listed individuals by their occupation or place of residence, which could have led to the name Gartman being adopted.

In the 17th century, the name Gartman appeared in various documents and records across different regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Württemberg. Some variations in spelling, such as Gartmann and Gartemann, were also common during this time period.

While not a widespread surname, the name Gartman has been associated with a few notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Johann Gartman, a German theologian and professor who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Another was Friedrich Gartman, a German author and poet born in 1766, who wrote several works on literature and philosophy.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of Gartman settled in the United States, likely immigrating from Germany. One member of this family, Wilhelm Gartman (1823-1891), became a successful businessman and landowner in the Midwest.

Another individual of note was Hans Gartman (1901-1976), a German-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works in bronze and stone. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces across Europe.

While not as common as some other German surnames, the name Gartman has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries. Its origins are closely tied to the German language and the occupation or location of those who first bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gartman

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

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

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