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

Katchmark, 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 Katchmark surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katchmark in America

Katchmark is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katchmark surname appeared 138 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 Katchmark.

We can also compare 2010 data for Katchmark 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 Katchmark

The surname Katchmark is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where many similar-sounding surnames were found.

One theory suggests that Katchmark is derived from the Old German word "katch," which referred to a type of small boat or barge used for fishing and transportation along rivers and lakes. This could indicate that the name's earliest bearers were associated with maritime trades or lived in coastal or riverside communities.

Another possibility is that Katchmark is a locational surname, referring to a specific place or settlement where the family originated. In this case, it may have evolved from an older place name that has since been lost or altered over time.

The earliest known record of the Katchmark name appears in a 14th-century tax registry from the town of Nuremberg, where a certain Johannes Katchmark is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the family had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Katchmark (1521-1589) was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Augsburg, known for his successful trading ventures and influential role in the local economy.

During the 17th century, the Katchmark name spread across various parts of Central and Eastern Europe, with records indicating families bearing this surname in areas such as Silesia (now part of Poland), Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), and even as far as the Baltic regions.

One notable individual from this period was Johann Katchmark (1648-1712), a Lutheran minister and theologian who served as a parish priest in the town of Görlitz (now in eastern Germany). His published works on religious doctrine and sermons were widely circulated during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Katchmark family gained prominence in the field of academia. Friedrich Katchmark (1812-1891) was a renowned linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages, particularly in the areas of etymology and historical linguistics.

As the Katchmark name spread throughout Europe and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Katchmarck, Katzmark, and Kachmark, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core surname and its distinctive sound have remained recognizable throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katchmark

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

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

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