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

Mammoser, 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 Mammoser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mammoser in America

Mammoser is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mammoser surname appeared 247 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 Mammoser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mammoser 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 Mammoser

The surname MAMMOSER is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Low German word "mamose," which referred to a person who stammered or had difficulty speaking clearly.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the historical records of the town of Osnabrück, where a certain Hinrich Mammoser is listed as a resident in the year 1437. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the 15th century.

During the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of northern Germany, with records indicating a Jurgen Mammoser residing in the city of Hamburg in 1562. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an earlier placename or a descriptive nickname referring to someone with a speech impediment.

In the 17th century, the name is found in the records of the town of Celle, where a Johann Mammoser is listed as a member of the local guild of craftsmen in 1629. This suggests that the name had become associated with certain trades and professions by this time.

One notable figure bearing the MAMMOSER surname was Wilhelm Mammoser (1823-1901), a German poet and writer who gained recognition for his works celebrating the natural beauty of the Black Forest region.

Another individual of historical significance was Karl Mammoser (1870-1945), a German engineer and inventor who was credited with developing several innovative techniques in the field of metallurgy.

In the late 19th century, the name appears to have spread further afield, with records indicating a Hans Mammoser residing in the city of Vienna, Austria, in 1882.

As the 20th century dawned, the MAMMOSER surname continued to be found in various parts of Germany, with notable bearers including the artist Erich Mammoser (1902-1968), known for his expressionist paintings and woodcuts.

While the precise origins of the name remain obscure, the MAMMOSER surname has left its mark on the historical records of Germany and surrounding regions, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this distinctive moniker.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mammoser

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

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

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