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

Heuermann, 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 Heuermann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heuermann in America

Heuermann is the 55619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heuermann surname appeared 369 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 Heuermann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heuermann 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 Heuermann

The surname HEUERMANN is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the occupation of a haymaker or someone who worked with hay. The name is composed of the Middle High German words "hiu" meaning "hay" and "man" meaning "man."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname HEUERMANN can be found in various German regions, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Brandenburg, during the 13th and 14th centuries. In these medieval records, the name appeared with slightly different spellings, such as Heuermann, Heubauer, and Heumeier, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

One of the earliest known references to the name HEUERMANN is found in a 1379 document from the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Heuermann is mentioned as a landowner. Another notable figure bearing this surname was Johann Heuermann, a 15th-century merchant and civic leader in the city of Augsburg.

Throughout the centuries, the HEUERMANN name has been associated with several notable individuals across various fields. One such figure was Friedrich Heuermann (1725-1789), a German theologian and author who published numerous works on religious philosophy. Another prominent bearer of the name was Wilhelm Heuermann (1839-1907), a German architect renowned for his contributions to the Historicist architectural movement.

In the realm of literature, the HEUERMANN name is represented by Hans Heuermann (1907-1980), a German writer and poet known for his works exploring themes of war and social justice. The 20th century also saw the rise of Fritz Heuermann (1911-1997), a German politician and trade unionist who played a significant role in the post-World War II labor movement.

Another noteworthy figure was Konrad Heuermann (1920-2005), a German businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the automotive industry and supported various charitable causes.

While the HEUERMANN surname may have originated from a humble occupation, it has left an indelible mark on history through the achievements of its bearers across various fields, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of German culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heuermann

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

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

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