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

Gottmann, 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 Gottmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gottmann in America

Gottmann is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gottmann surname appeared 101 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 Gottmann.

The history of the last name Gottmann

The surname Gottmann originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "Gott," meaning God, and "mann," meaning man, likely referring to someone who was deeply religious or worked in a religious institution.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gottmann can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Anhalt in modern-day Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. This document, dating back to 1187, mentions a certain "Gottmannus de Wittenberg."

In the 13th century, the name Gottmann appeared in various records across different regions of Germany. For instance, a document from the city of Nuremberg in 1274 lists a "Gottmann von Schwabach," while another record from the town of Bingen in 1289 mentions a "Gottmann der Müller" (Gottmann the Miller).

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Gottmann was Hans Gottmann, a prominent merchant from the city of Augsburg, who lived from 1425 to 1489. He was renowned for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in local politics.

Another notable figure with the surname Gottmann was Johann Gottmann, a German theologian and reformer born in 1567 in the town of Annaberg, Saxony. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was actively involved in religious debates of his time.

In the 17th century, the Gottmann family established themselves in the region of Franconia, with several members serving as clergymen and academics. One such individual was Georg Gottmann (1625-1689), who was a renowned professor of theology at the University of Altdorf.

The 18th century saw the rise of Johann Christoph Gottmann (1732-1800), a German architect and urban planner. He is best known for his contributions to the design and development of the city of Weimar, which was a cultural hub during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the Gottmann name gained prominence in the field of science and exploration. Karl Gottmann (1820-1885) was a German geographer and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of Central Asia and the Himalayan region.

Throughout its history, the surname Gottmann has been associated with various professions, including religion, academia, commerce, and exploration. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual fabric of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gottmann

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

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 Gottmann 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.

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

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