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

Kussmaul, 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 Kussmaul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kussmaul in America

Kussmaul is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kussmaul surname appeared 241 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 Kussmaul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kussmaul 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 Kussmaul

The surname KUSSMAUL is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the name of a specific place or town. The earliest known spelling of the name is found in records from the 14th century, where it appears as "Kussmul" or "Kussmule."

One of the earliest documented references to the surname KUSSMAUL can be found in the Weissenburger Lehenhof, a medieval record book from the Weissenburg region of Germany. This record, dated around 1350, mentions a certain "Henne Kussmul" as a landowner in the area. This suggests that the name was already established and associated with a particular locality or village during that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Kussmüll," "Kussmuhle," and "Kussmul," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations likely arose from the name's connection to a specific place or geographic feature.

One notable individual bearing the KUSSMAUL surname was Johann Kussmaul (1822-1902), a German physician and professor of medicine. He made significant contributions to the field of gastroenterology and is credited with describing several medical conditions, including Kussmaul's sign and Kussmaul's respiration.

Another historical figure with the KUSSMAUL surname was Friedrich Kussmaul (1821-1900), a German painter and illustrator. He is known for his intricate and detailed illustrations of plants and animals, particularly those found in the Black Forest region of Germany.

In the 16th century, records show a family named KUSSMAUL residing in the town of Neckarsulm, in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg. This family is mentioned in local church records and tax documents, suggesting they were well-established in the area.

The surname KUSSMAUL also has connections to various place names and geographic features in Germany. For instance, there is a village called Kußmühle (sometimes spelled Kussmühle) in the Rhön Mountains of Bavaria, which may have influenced the surname's origin and spelling variations.

Another individual of note was Karl Kussmaul (1856-1935), a German archaeologist and historian. He conducted extensive research on the Roman Empire's influence in Germany and made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Roman settlements and artifacts in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname KUSSMAUL has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Germany, with families bearing this name residing in regions such as Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Rhineland-Palatinate. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, its German roots and connection to specific locations and geographic features have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kussmaul

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

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

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