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

Himstedt, 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 Himstedt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Himstedt in America

Himstedt is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Himstedt surname appeared 119 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 Himstedt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Himstedt 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 Himstedt

The surname HIMSTEDT is of German origin, traced back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Lower Saxony, specifically in the areas near the town of Lüneburg. The name is derived from the Old German words "him" meaning "home" and "stedt" meaning "place" or "settlement", suggesting that it may have referred to a homestead or a specific location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HIMSTEDT can be found in the Lüneburg Diocesan Records from the late 13th century, where a certain "Johannes Himstedt" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Scharnebeck. This provides evidence of the name's existence and indicates its regional connection to Lower Saxony during that era.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the Hanseatic League, a powerful commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe. A merchant named "Hinrich Himstedt" is documented as having conducted trade between the cities of Hamburg and Lübeck, suggesting the name's association with the mercantile class of the time.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname HIMSTEDT was Johann Himstedt (1516-1586), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany. He served as a pastor in various cities, including Magdeburg and Wittenberg, and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

In the 17th century, the name HIMSTEDT can be found in the records of the University of Helmstedt, one of the oldest universities in Germany. A professor named "Georg Himstedt" (1589-1648) is listed as having taught theology and philosophy at the institution during this period.

Another notable individual with the surname HIMSTEDT was Friedrich Himstedt (1772-1838), a German writer and poet who lived during the Romantic era. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "Gedichte" (Poems), published in 1805, which reflected the literary trends of his time.

While the surname HIMSTEDT may have originated in Lower Saxony, it has since spread to other regions of Germany and beyond, reflecting the mobility and migration of people over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, and it carries a rich history intertwined with the cultural and religious developments of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Himstedt

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

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

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