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

Gunhammer, 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 Gunhammer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gunhammer in America

Gunhammer is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gunhammer surname appeared 130 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 Gunhammer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gunhammer 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 Gunhammer

The surname Gunhammer is of German origin and dates back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, specifically in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The name is derived from the Old High German words "gunt," meaning "battle," and "hamar," meaning "hammer," suggesting a possible connection to a blacksmith or military profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gunhammer can be found in the town records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber from the year 1487, where a certain Hans Gunhammer is mentioned as a resident. This document is preserved in the Rothenburg Town Archives and provides valuable insight into the name's origins.

In the 16th century, the Gunhammer family appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records indicating their presence in cities such as Nuremberg and Augsburg. During this period, a notable figure named Johann Gunhammer (1520-1587) lived in Nuremberg and was a respected goldsmith and engraver.

The name Gunhammer has also been associated with the military throughout history. In the 17th century, a soldier named Friedrich Gunhammer (1625-1679) served in the army of the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach and is mentioned in several military chronicles of the time.

In the 18th century, the Gunhammer family gained prominence in the region of Saxony. A merchant named Jakob Gunhammer (1735-1801) established a successful trading business in Leipzig and was considered a prominent figure in the city's commercial circles.

Another notable individual with the surname Gunhammer was the 19th century scholar and linguist, Wilhelm Gunhammer (1812-1878), who made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages and authored several publications on the subject.

Throughout its history, the surname Gunhammer has maintained a strong connection to its German roots and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including blacksmiths, soldiers, merchants, and scholars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gunhammer

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

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

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