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

Needleman, 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 Needleman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Needleman in America

Needleman is the 34149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Needleman surname appeared 665 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 Needleman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Needleman 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 Needleman

The surname Needleman is an occupational name that originated in England during the medieval period. It derives from the Old English words "nædl" meaning needle and "mann" meaning man, referring to a person who made or sold needles for a living.

The earliest known record of the name Needleman dates back to the late 13th century in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a Robert Neodelman was listed. It is likely that the name was already in use before this time, as occupational surnames began to emerge in England around the 11th century.

Throughout the medieval and early modern periods, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Nedelman, Nedilman, and Nedelmann, reflecting regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions at the time.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was John Needleman (c. 1520-1590), a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, England. He is recorded in the Bristol Apprentice Books and played a role in the city's governance.

Another early Needleman of note was Richard Needleman (c. 1580-1650), who was a member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers in London. He is mentioned in the company's records and likely worked in the textile trade.

Moving into the 17th century, we find Samuel Needleman (1625-1699), a prominent farmer and landowner in the village of Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. His name appears in the parish records and he was a significant figure in the local community.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the form of William Needleman (1720-1792), a skilled carpenter and joiner who worked on various construction projects in the city of York. Records of his work can be found in the York City Archives.

Finally, in the 19th century, we have John Needleman (1845-1912), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Manchester. He made his fortune in the textile industry and donated generously to various charitable causes in the city.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the surname Needleman throughout history, demonstrating its origins as an occupational name and its presence across different regions of England over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Needleman

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

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

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