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

Getman, 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 Getman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Getman in America

Getman is the 18883rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Getman surname appeared 1,447 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 Getman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Getman 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 Getman

The surname Getman originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Lower Saxony. It emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "getan," which means "to do" or "to make." It likely referred to a person's occupation or a particular task they performed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Getman can be found in the historical records of the city of Bremen, dating back to the late 15th century. In a manuscript from 1492, a certain "Hans Getman" is mentioned as a respected craftsman in the city.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Getman appeared in various church records and tax rolls across Lower Saxony and neighboring regions. For instance, in the town of Celle, there is a record of a "Jürgen Getman" who was a prominent merchant in the 1620s.

As the Getman family spread across Germany and beyond, the spelling of the name evolved slightly. Variations such as "Gettmann" and "Gettman" can be found in some historical documents from the 18th and 19th centuries.

One notable individual with the surname Getman was Friedrich Wilhelm Getman (1767-1844), a German philosopher and writer who authored several influential works on ethics and morality during the Age of Enlightenment.

Another prominent figure was Johann Getman (1818-1892), a renowned architect from Berlin who designed several landmark buildings, including the famous Reichstag building in the heart of the German capital.

In the realm of literature, Elise Getman (1855-1932) was a celebrated German poet and novelist whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

During the 19th century, some members of the Getman family emigrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One such individual was Carl Getman (1875-1957), who settled in New York and became a successful businessman and philanthropist.

It's worth noting that the Getman name has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as the village of Getmannshofen in Bavaria, which likely derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Getman.

While the surname Getman may not be as widespread as some other German names, it has left its mark on history through the contributions of individuals who carried this name across various fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Getman

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

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

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