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

Outman, 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 Outman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Outman in America

Outman is the 39837th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Outman surname appeared 551 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 Outman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Outman 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 Outman

The surname OUTMAN is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, referring to someone who lived on the outskirts or outer boundaries of a town or village.

The name OUTMAN likely derives from the Old English words "ut" meaning "out" and "mann" meaning "man," thus translating to "the man who lives outside." It may also be linked to the Old English term "utemann," which referred to an outsider or someone from a different region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OUTMAN can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, where a person named William Outemanne is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Outeman" and "Outmanne," reflecting the natural evolution of language and spelling conventions over time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 contain references to individuals with similar names, including Robert Outemanne and Walter Outeman.

During the 14th century, the name OUTMAN began to appear more frequently in historical records. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a John Outeman in Somerset, while the Poll Tax Returns of 1379 mention a Thomas Outman in Yorkshire.

One notable individual bearing the surname OUTMAN was Sir John Outman (1532-1597), a English courtier and landowner during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted in 1591.

Another significant figure was John Outman (1656-1726), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Christian Life Delineated" and "A Discourse Concerning a Guide in Matters of Faith."

In the 18th century, the OUTMAN name gained prominence with the birth of Benjamin Outman (1764-1805), a British artist known for his portraits and historical paintings. His works can be found in various galleries and collections across the United Kingdom.

Moving into the 19th century, Sir James Outman (1803-1876) was a Scottish lawyer and judge who served as Lord Advocate of Scotland from 1849 to 1851. He played a significant role in the legal and political sphere of his time.

Another notable figure was William Outman (1825-1905), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Surgeons.

While the OUTMAN surname has roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, where it emerged as a locational name reflecting the living circumstances of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Outman

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

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

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