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

Hamann, 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 Hamann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamann in America

Hamann is the 5705th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamann surname appeared 6,078 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hamann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamann 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 Hamann

The surname Hamann is of German origin, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Hamen," which refers to a hamlet or small village. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific place name or location.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Hamann surname can be found in the records of the city of Hamburg, Germany. In the year 1589, a merchant named Hans Hamann is mentioned in the city's trade records. This provides evidence that the name was already established in northern Germany during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Hamann surname appears to have spread throughout various regions of Germany. In 1642, a baptismal record from the town of Lübeck lists a child named Johann Hamann. Meanwhile, in Saxony, a man named Christian Hamann is recorded as a landowner in the village of Borna in 1678.

As the name gained prominence, it was also associated with notable individuals throughout history. Johann Georg Hamann (1730-1788), a German philosopher and writer, is considered one of the most influential figures of the Sturm und Drang literary movement. His works explored themes of language, religion, and the relationship between reason and faith.

Another significant figure was Gustav Hamann (1808-1854), a German physician and botanist. He made valuable contributions to the field of plant taxonomy and is credited with naming several plant species, including the genus Hamania.

In the 19th century, the Hamann surname continued to be present in various parts of Germany. Carl Gustav Hamann (1823-1889) was a renowned German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichspostamt and the Königliche Bibliothek (Royal Library).

Moving into the 20th century, the name gained international recognition with the work of Richard Hamann (1879-1961), a German art historian and archaeologist. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman art, publishing numerous influential works on the subject.

Throughout its history, the Hamann surname has been associated with various professions and fields, from merchants and landowners to scholars, artists, and scientists. While its origins can be traced back to German place names, the name has since spread beyond its initial geographical boundaries, showcasing the diversity and richness of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamann

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

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

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