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

Schluterman, 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 Schluterman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schluterman in America

Schluterman is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schluterman surname appeared 289 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 Schluterman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schluterman 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 Schluterman

The surname Schluterman originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "schlueter" meaning "locksmith" and "mann" meaning "man." The name likely originated as an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as a locksmith or lockmaker.

The earliest recorded instances of the Schluterman surname date back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. In those times, surnames were often based on a person's occupation, physical attributes, or place of residence.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Schluterman name can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the city of Nuremberg, dating back to the late 15th century. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of individuals with the Schluterman surname.

In the 16th century, the Schluterman family spread across various parts of Germany, with some members establishing themselves in cities like Hamburg, Berlin, and Frankfurt. During this period, variations of the spelling, such as Schlüttermann, Schlüterman, and Schlüttermann, also emerged.

Notable individuals with the Schluterman surname throughout history include Johann Schluterman (1563-1628), a renowned locksmith and metalworker from Augsburg, whose intricate works were highly sought after by nobility and royalty. Another prominent figure was Peter Schluterman (1712-1786), a merchant and philanthropist from Hamburg, who donated significant funds for the construction of schools and hospitals in his hometown.

In the 19th century, several members of the Schluterman family emigrated from Germany to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. Among them was Wilhelm Schluterman (1824-1901), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Another notable individual was Maria Schluterman (1876-1954), a German-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her works depicting themes of motherhood and family. Her sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces across Germany and Austria.

The Schluterman surname has also been associated with several place names in Germany, such as Schlutermanndorf, a village in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and Schlutermannsee, a lake in the state of Brandenburg.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schluterman

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

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

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