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

Gittleman, 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 Gittleman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gittleman in America

Gittleman is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gittleman surname appeared 458 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 Gittleman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gittleman 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 Gittleman

The surname Gittleman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, tracing its roots back to the Germanic regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Yiddish word "gittl," which means "good" or "virtuous." The name likely emerged as a descriptive one, possibly referring to a person with admirable qualities or a pleasant demeanor.

The earliest known record of the Gittleman name dates back to the 16th century in the region that is now modern-day Poland. During this period, many Jewish communities were established in Eastern Europe, and surnames began to be adopted more widely. The name may have originated in one of these communities, where it was given as a nickname or descriptive moniker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gittleman name appears in a 1602 document from the town of Krakow, Poland, where a merchant named Yitzhak Gittleman is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the early 17th century, and it may have been even older in origin.

In the 18th century, the name Gittleman can be found in various historical records from the region, including birth, marriage, and death registers. One notable individual from this era was Rabbi Moshe Gittleman, a revered scholar and teacher who lived in the town of Berdichev, Ukraine, from 1745 to 1819.

As Jewish communities faced persecution and pogroms in Eastern Europe, many Gittleman families migrated westward, seeking refuge in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas. One such individual was Isaac Gittleman, who was born in Krakow in 1820 and later settled in London, England, where he established a successful textile business.

Another prominent figure with the Gittleman surname was Abraham Gittleman, a philanthropist and community leader who lived in New York City from 1860 to 1932. He was instrumental in establishing several Jewish charitable organizations and education initiatives in the city.

In the 20th century, the name Gittleman gained further recognition with individuals like Leo Gittleman (1892-1978), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in major galleries across the United States. Additionally, Dr. Bernard Gittleman (1912-1999) was a pioneering psychologist and author who made significant contributions to the field of human behavior and personal growth.

While the Gittleman name has its origins in Eastern Europe, it has since spread across the globe, with families bearing this surname found in various countries and communities. Its enduring legacy is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of those who have carried it through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gittleman

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

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

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