Sassmann
A German surname derived from the Old German word 'sassi' meaning resident or native.
According to the 2000 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Sassmann. That puts it at #150,436 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sassmann surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Sassmann appeared in the 2000 Census surname file but was not included in the published 2020 file. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames with at least 100 recorded bearers, so this usually means the name fell below that threshold.
Bearers in the US
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#150,436
2000 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Sassmann in its 2000 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150436th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sassmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sassmann
The surname Sassmann is of German origin, traceable to medieval Germany, particularly within the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Derived from the Middle High German word "Sass," meaning "settler" or "resident," the suffix "mann" translates to "man." Therefore, Sassmann essentially denotes "settlement man" or "resident man." This surname likely originated to describe individuals who were established settlers in a particular area during the High Middle Ages.
Old records show various spellings of the name, including Sassman and Sasemann. These slight variations are common in historical records due to the regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling in medieval Europe. One of the earliest references to a Sassmann can be found in a 14th-century manuscript listing tax records in the Bavarian region, indicating that the family had a presence and some degree of socio-economic standing.
A notable historical figure with the surname Sassmann is Johann Sassmann, born in 1598 and known in the early 17th century as a respected merchant in Nuremberg. His trading activities were documented in several merchant ledgers of the time, highlighting the family's early involvement in commerce and trade.
Further north in Germany, Heinrich Sassmann, who lived from 1672 to 1735, made a name for himself as a local magistrate in Baden-Württemberg. Historical municipal archives from the late 17th century frequently mentioned him in the context of local judicial matters and community organization.
During the 19th century, Franziska Sassmann, born in 1821, was noted for her writings on local customs and traditions in Bavaria. Her works provided valuable ethnographic insights and contributed to the cultural understanding of the region. Her published articles in regional newspapers from the mid-19th century remain referenced by historians studying Bavarian culture.
In the realm of science, Karl Sassmann (1873-1951), a noted chemist, made significant contributions to early organic chemistry research. His work at the University of Berlin in the early 20th century laid foundational principles that advanced the study of chemical compounds and their applications.
Lastly, in the field of engineering, Fritz Sassmann, born in 1890, became recognized for his advancements in mechanical engineering. His patents from the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in the areas of machinery and industrial processing, marked significant advancements in manufacturing technology.
Throughout history, the surname Sassmann has been associated with notable contributions in various fields, from local governance and commerce to cultural studies and scientific advancements.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sassmann
Among Census respondents with the surname Sassmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Sassmann bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2000 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sassmann surname at the time of the 2000 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0%
- Unknown or suppressed4.0%
FAQ
Sassmann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sassmann?
Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the surname Sassmann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,501,856 residents.
How common is Sassmann?
Sassmann ranks #150,436 in the 2000 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2000 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Sassmann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (137), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sassmann.
Has Sassmann become more or less common over time?
Sassmann appears here with 2000 Census data. When additional surname-file years are available for this name, Name Census uses them to show longer-term movement in rank and bearer count.
What does the Census say about the background of Sassmann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sassmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. These figures come from the 2000 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sassmann in the 2000 Census, accounting for 96.0%.
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sassmann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2000 file are White (96.0%).
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Not necessarily. Sassmann appears here with 2000 Census data, while the latest surname file loaded on Name Census is 2020. When a surname drops below the Census publication threshold, older rows can still be kept for historical reference even if the name no longer appears in the newest file.
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sassmann mean?
A German surname derived from the Old German word 'sassi' meaning resident or native. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2000 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sassmann (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Sassmann?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.