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

Hoenigman, 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 Hoenigman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoenigman in America

Hoenigman is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoenigman surname appeared 100 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 Hoenigman.

The history of the last name Hoenigman

The surname Hoenigman is of German origin, first appearing in records during the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Middle High German words "hone" meaning "honey" and "man" meaning "man," likely referring to an occupation involving the production or sale of honey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, where a Johannes Hoenigman was christened in 1562. Variations in spelling, such as Honigmann, Honiggmann, and Honigman, were common during this time.

In the 17th century, the Hoenigman surname appears in various records across German-speaking regions, including the Thirty Years' War muster rolls, where a soldier named Hans Hoenigman is listed as serving in the Imperial Army in 1635.

The name also appears in the annals of the city of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Michael Hoenigman is recorded as having been granted citizenship in 1671. This suggests that the Hoenigman family had established itself in urban centers and may have been involved in trade or commerce.

One notable individual bearing the Hoenigman surname was Johann Georg Hoenigman (1743-1819), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Halle. His works include treatises on logic and metaphysics, reflecting the intellectual climate of the Enlightenment period.

Another figure of historical significance was Christoph Hoenigman (1788-1862), a renowned clockmaker from the Black Forest region of Germany. His intricate and ornate clocks were highly sought after by nobility and affluent patrons throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the Hoenigman surname can be found in records of German immigrants to the United States, as many families sought new opportunities in the rapidly industrializing nation. Among them was Wilhelm Hoenigman (1826-1901), who settled in Ohio and established a successful brewing business.

While the Hoenigman surname is not among the most common in German-speaking regions, it has persisted throughout the centuries, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, from academia and craftsmanship to entrepreneurship and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoenigman

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

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 Hoenigman 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.

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

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