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

Karmann, 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 Karmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karmann in America

Karmann is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karmann surname appeared 285 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 Karmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Karmann 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 Karmann

The surname KARMANN has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "karm," which means "arm" or "sleeve," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to tailoring or clothing production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KARMANN name can be found in the town of Karlsruhe, located in the southwestern region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Historical records from the late 15th century mention a family of cloth merchants bearing this surname, indicating their involvement in the textile trade.

In the 16th century, the KARMANN name appears in various church records and municipal documents across central and southern Germany. Notable bearers of the name during this period include Johann KARMANN (1520-1585), a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, and Katharina KARMANN (1548-1612), a respected herbalist and midwife in the town of Augsburg.

As the centuries progressed, the KARMANN surname spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Osnabrück, where they established a successful carriage-making business. Friedrich Wilhelm KARMANN (1768-1846), the founder of this enterprise, is remembered for his innovative designs and craftsmanship.

Moving into the 19th century, the KARMANN name gained prominence in the automotive industry. Wilhelm KARMANN (1856-1922), a descendant of the Osnabrück carriage-makers, pioneered the production of car bodies and convertible tops. His company, Karmann GmbH, became a leading supplier to major automakers, and the KARMANN name became synonymous with quality and innovation in the automotive world.

Other notable bearers of the KARMANN surname include Hans KARMANN (1895-1971), a German physicist who made significant contributions to the study of semiconductors, and Erika KARMANN (1923-2007), a celebrated opera singer who performed at renowned venues across Europe.

Throughout its long history, the KARMANN name has been associated with skilled craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and contributions to various fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karmann

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

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

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