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

Gehrman, 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 Gehrman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gehrman in America

Gehrman is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gehrman surname appeared 503 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 Gehrman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gehrman 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 Gehrman

The surname GEHRMAN is of German origin, first appearing in records from the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the German word "gehren," meaning "to desire" or "to crave." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who was particularly ambitious or driven.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to 1583. Here, a certain Hans GEHRMAN is listed as a master craftsman in the guild of stonemasons. It is possible that this individual earned his surname due to his passion and dedication to his craft.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread beyond Bavaria, with instances of the spelling GEHRMANN also emerging in areas such as Saxony and Brandenburg. This variation in spelling was common during this period, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One notable bearer of the name was Johann GEHRMAN, a renowned clockmaker born in Nuremberg in 1685. His intricate and innovative timepieces were highly sought after by the European nobility of the time, and several examples of his work can still be found in museums and private collections today.

Another significant figure was Friedrich GEHRMAN (1765-1843), a Prussian military officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, and his memoirs provide valuable insights into the military campaigns of that era.

In the 19th century, the GEHRMAN name can be found in various parts of Germany, as well as in areas with significant German immigration, such as parts of the United States and Canada. One notable American bearer of the name was August GEHRMAN (1825-1902), a successful businessman and philanthropist in Cincinnati, Ohio, who donated generously to various educational and cultural institutions.

Other notable individuals with the surname GEHRMAN include the German artist Theodor GEHRMAN (1842-1909), known for his landscape paintings and etchings, and the American author and journalist Waldo GEHRMAN (1879-1951), whose writings on social and political issues were widely published in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gehrman

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

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

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