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

Kertzman, 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 Kertzman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kertzman in America

Kertzman is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kertzman surname appeared 173 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 Kertzman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kertzman 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 Kertzman

The surname KERTZMAN is of German origin, with its earliest records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Kerze," which means "candle," and the suffix "-man," indicating an occupation or trade. This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of candles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town of Heilbronn, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The name appears in a local registry from the year 1587, where a certain Hans Kertzman is listed as a resident.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread to other regions of Germany, with records indicating the presence of KERTZMAN families in cities such as Nuremberg and Munich. During this time, the spelling of the name underwent slight variations, with some instances spelling it as "Kerzmann" or "Kertzmann."

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the KERTZMAN name was Johann Friedrich Kertzman (1707-1783), a German philosopher and theologian who authored several works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings were widely influential within academic circles of his time.

As the 19th century dawned, the KERTZMAN name found its way into various historical records across Europe. In 1812, a certain Wilhelm Kertzman was mentioned in a military register from the city of Dresden, indicating his service in the Napoleonic Wars.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Karl Kertzman (1842-1912), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the iconic Reichstag building, which serves as the seat of the German parliament.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many KERTZMAN families immigrated to the United States, with some settling in cities such as New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. One notable American figure with this surname was Elizabeth Kertzman (1882-1968), a social activist and advocate for women's rights.

Throughout its history, the KERTZMAN surname has been associated with various occupations, from candlemakers and traders to academics, architects, and social reformers. While the name may have originated from a humble trade, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of German and European cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kertzman

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

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

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