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

Germany, 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 Germany surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Germany in America

Germany is the 8606th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Germany surname appeared 3,825 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 Germany.

We can also compare 2010 data for Germany 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 Germany

The surname "GERMANY" is a locational name derived from the country of Germany. It likely originated during the medieval period when people began adopting hereditary surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

The name "GERMANY" is believed to have its roots in the Latin word "Germani," which was used by the Romans to refer to the various Germanic tribes that inhabited the region. The word itself is thought to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "*gēr," meaning "spear," suggesting that the early Germanic peoples were known for their prowess as spearmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "GERMANY" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions individuals with the surname "de Germania," which translates to "of Germany" in Latin.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "GERMANY" was Sir John de Germany, a knight who served King Edward I of England during the wars against Scotland. He was born around 1250 and played a significant role in the Siege of Caerlaverock in 1300.

Another historical figure with the surname "GERMANY" was William de Germany, who lived in the 14th century and held lands in Hertfordshire, England. He is mentioned in various records from that time period.

During the 15th century, a prominent member of the GERMANY family was Robert Germany, a merchant and alderman of the City of London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1465 and was actively involved in the city's affairs.

In the 16th century, a notable figure was Sir Thomas Germany, a courtier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He was born around 1535 and played a crucial role in negotiations with foreign powers during his diplomatic career.

The surname "GERMANY" has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Germany Beck in Yorkshire and Germany Plantation in Wiltshire, which may have influenced the adoption of the surname by individuals residing in or near those locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Germany

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

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

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