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

Putterman, 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 Putterman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Putterman in America

Putterman is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Putterman surname appeared 273 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 Putterman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Putterman 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 Putterman

The surname Putterman has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Putten," which means "small well" or "spring." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or occupation related to maintaining or living near a small well or water source.

The earliest known record of the surname Putterman can be found in the town of Dortmund, located in the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In a document dated 1592, a certain Johann Putterman is mentioned as a resident of the town, working as a well-digger or water supplier.

As the name spread throughout Germany, variations in spelling began to emerge, including Puttermann, Puterman, and Putermann. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time.

One notable figure with the surname Putterman was Heinrich Putterman, born in 1712 in the village of Geseke, near Paderborn, Westphalia. He was a renowned clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the local nobility and wealthy merchants.

In the 19th century, the name made its way across the Atlantic Ocean as German immigrants settled in various parts of the United States. One such individual was Johann Putterman, who arrived in New York City in 1856 from the town of Hagen, Westphalia. He went on to establish a successful bakery business in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Another noteworthy bearer of the surname was Friedrich Putterman, born in 1832 in the town of Solingen, known for its cutlery and steel production. He immigrated to the United States in 1867 and settled in Chicago, where he founded the Putterman Tool Company, which manufactured high-quality precision tools for the manufacturing industry.

In the early 20th century, the name gained some prominence in the field of academia. Karl Putterman, born in 1885 in Berlin, was a respected philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Heidelberg and published numerous works on ethics and metaphysics.

While the Putterman surname may not be among the most common, it has left its mark across various fields and regions throughout history, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Putterman

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

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

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