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

Hemmerlein, 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 Hemmerlein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hemmerlein in America

Hemmerlein is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hemmerlein surname appeared 136 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 Hemmerlein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hemmerlein 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 Hemmerlein

The surname Hemmerlein originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "hemmerlin," which means "little hammer." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a blacksmith or metalworker.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Hemmerlein can be found in the records of the town of Nürnberg, where a certain Hans Hemmerlein was mentioned in 1542. Another early reference is in the church records of Augsburg, where a Johannes Hemmerlein was recorded as having been born in 1573.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. During this period, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with forms such as "Hemmerlin," "Hemmerling," and "Hemmerlein" all being used.

A notable bearer of the name was Johann Hemmerlein, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1389 to 1456. He was also known as Johannes de Francofordia, as he was born in Frankfurt. Hemmerlein was a prominent figure in the conciliar movement and was a vocal critic of the Catholic Church's excesses and abuses.

Another historical figure with the surname Hemmerlein was Georg Hemmerlein, a German painter who lived from 1553 to 1605. He is best known for his altarpiece in the church of St. Ägidius in Nuremberg, which is considered a masterpiece of the late Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, the Hemmerlein name spread to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals with this surname living in areas such as the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria. One notable example is Johann Georg Hemmerlein, a German-born composer and organist who lived from 1700 to 1766 and spent much of his career in Vienna.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Hemmerlein continued to be present across various regions of Germany and other parts of Europe. One noteworthy individual from this time period was Carl Hemmerlein, a German painter and lithographer who was born in 1808 and died in 1876. His works, which often depicted landscapes and architectural scenes, are held in several museums and galleries across Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hemmerlein

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

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

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