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

Rothmeyer, 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 Rothmeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rothmeyer in America

Rothmeyer is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rothmeyer surname appeared 396 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 Rothmeyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rothmeyer 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 Rothmeyer

The surname ROTHMEYER has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German words "rot" meaning "red" and "meyer" meaning "steward" or "overseer." The name likely referred to someone who was a steward or manager of a property or estate owned by a noble or wealthy family.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ROTHMEYER can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. It is possible that the name was also present in neighboring areas such as Austria and Switzerland during this time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans ROTHMEYER, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Göttingen, Lower Saxony, in the late 15th century. Records show that he owned a substantial amount of land and was respected in his community.

In the 16th century, the name ROTHMEYER appeared in several historical documents, including tax records and church registers. Johann ROTHMEYER, born in 1532 in Augsburg, Bavaria, was a prominent merchant and trader who traveled extensively throughout Europe.

As the surname spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as ROTHMEIER, ROTHMEIR, and ROTMEYER. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

One notable figure from history who bore the name ROTHMEYER was Friedrich ROTHMEYER, a German artist and engraver who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1720 in Nuremberg, he was renowned for his intricate copper engravings and woodcuts depicting landscapes and historical scenes.

Another individual of note was Karl ROTHMEYER, a German military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1785 in Cologne, he rose through the ranks and became a respected commander, earning several military honors for his service.

In the 19th century, the ROTHMEYER name continued to be present in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions. One prominent individual was Theodor ROTHMEYER, a German philosopher and author born in 1832 in Berlin. He wrote extensively on ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of consciousness.

While the surname ROTHMEYER has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned here provide a glimpse into the origins and early bearers of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rothmeyer

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

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

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