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

Kachman, 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 Kachman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kachman in America

Kachman is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kachman surname appeared 181 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 Kachman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kachman 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 Kachman

The surname Kachman is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Kachmann". The name is derived from the German word "Kachel", which means "tile" or "stove tile", suggesting that the original bearer of this surname may have been a tile maker or a stove fitter by trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kachman surname can be found in the church records of a small Bavarian village called Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where a certain Hans Kachmann was mentioned as a resident in the year 1492. This entry provides valuable insight into the geographical origins of the name and its early spelling variations.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as the Kachman family spread across different regions of Germany, the surname underwent various spelling changes. Some of the notable variations include Kachmann, Kachman, Kachmann, and Kachemann. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the scribes who recorded the names.

In the 18th century, the Kachman surname gained prominence with the birth of Johann Friedrich Kachman (1724-1789), a renowned German theologian and philosopher. He was born in the town of Halberstadt and authored several influential works on religious and philosophical topics.

Another notable figure bearing the Kachman surname was Carl Wilhelm Kachman (1799-1867), a German painter and engraver who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits. He hailed from the city of Dresden and his works are displayed in several art galleries across Europe.

The 19th century saw the migration of many Kachman families to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada. One such individual was Friedrich Kachman (1812-1891), who emigrated from Germany to the United States in the 1840s and settled in the state of Wisconsin, where he became a prominent farmer and landowner.

In more recent times, the Kachman surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including the American author and journalist, Robert Kachman (1920-2010), who wrote extensively on topics related to science and technology.

Another individual of note is the German-born American physicist, Hans Kachman (1928-2003), who made significant contributions to the field of particle physics and worked at various renowned institutions, including the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

While the Kachman surname may not be as widely known as some others, its rich history and diverse lineage across different regions and centuries provide a fascinating glimpse into the origins and evolution of this distinctive German name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kachman

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

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

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