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

Mammen, 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 Mammen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mammen in America

Mammen is the 22673rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mammen surname appeared 1,131 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 Mammen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mammen 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 Mammen

The surname Mammen is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "mamme," which means "breast" or "udder," suggesting a possible occupational link to cattle or dairy farming.

One of the earliest known records of the name Mammen can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dated around 1350. This document mentions a person named "Hermannus dictus Mammen," indicating the use of the surname at that time.

In the 15th century, the name Mammen appeared in various town records and documents across Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony, Brandenburg, and Mecklenburg. For instance, a record from 1458 in the town of Rostock mentions a certain "Henricus Mammen," indicating the surname's presence in the area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mammen surname gained prominence, and several notable individuals bearing this name emerged. One such figure was Johannes Mammen (1543-1612), a German theologian and author who served as a minister in Magdeburg and wrote several religious works.

Another significant figure was Hans Mammen (1570-1638), a German merchant and trader who established successful trade routes between Germany and the Netherlands. His business ventures contributed to the economic growth of the region and brought recognition to the Mammen name.

In the 18th century, the Mammen surname extended its reach beyond Germany. Johann Mammen (1712-1784), a German immigrant to America, settled in Pennsylvania and became a prominent farmer and landowner in the region, establishing a lineage of the Mammen family in the United States.

One of the most notable individuals bearing the Mammen surname was Carl Mammen (1866-1957), a German painter and printmaker. He was a prominent figure in the Expressionist movement and is renowned for his woodcut prints depicting scenes of rural life and landscapes.

Throughout history, the surname Mammen has maintained its presence across various regions, with families bearing this name contributing to various fields, including religion, commerce, art, and literature. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may be subject to scholarly debate, its historical significance and enduring legacy are evident from the numerous records and notable individuals associated with it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mammen

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

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

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