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

Opferman, 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 Opferman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Opferman in America

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

The Opferman 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 Opferman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Opferman 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 Opferman

The surname Opferman is thought to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Opfer," meaning "sacrifice," and the suffix "-man," which denotes a person or occupation. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a sacrificial offering or in a related role, possibly in a religious context.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Opferman can be found in the parish records of the town of Erbach, in the German state of Hesse, from the year 1567. Here, a Hans Opferman is mentioned as a resident of the town. Another early reference comes from the town of Neckarsulm, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, where a Johannes Opferman is recorded in the town's records from 1582.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of Germany, with records of individuals bearing the surname Opferman found in places like Saxony and Bavaria. One notable example from this period is Johann Michael Opferman, a Lutheran pastor who lived in the town of Freising, Bavaria, from 1632 to 1698.

As the centuries progressed, the Opferman name continued to be found across various parts of Germany, with some individuals even migrating to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 19th century, a man named Friedrich Opferman (1815-1892) was a prominent composer and music teacher who lived and worked in the city of Leipzig.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname Opferman was Helene Opferman (1870-1942), a German painter and illustrator who was known for her depictions of rural life and landscapes. Her work was exhibited in several galleries and museums throughout Germany during her lifetime.

While the surname Opferman is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries. The name's origins and possible connections to religious or sacrificial practices add an intriguing layer to its meaning and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Opferman

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

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

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