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

Sechman, 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 Sechman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sechman in America

Sechman is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sechman surname appeared 104 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 Sechman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sechman 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 Sechman

The surname SECHMAN is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have evolved from the Old High German word "sech," which referred to a type of scythe or sickle used in agricultural activities. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname given to those who worked as scythe makers or farmers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Sancti Michaelis Bambergensis, a medieval manuscript from the 11th century. This document mentions a certain "Sechman" who was a landowner in the region of Bamberg, Bavaria.

During the 13th century, the name Sechman appears in various records from the town of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center for metalworking and craftsmanship. This lends credence to the theory that the name was initially associated with those involved in the production or use of agricultural tools.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Sechman was Johann Sechman, a celebrated clockmaker and inventor from Nuremberg. He is credited with developing several innovative timepiece mechanisms and is considered a pioneer in the field of horology.

Another historically significant individual with this name was Hans Sechman (1510-1578), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. He was renowned for his intricate woodcut illustrations and contributed to various religious and secular publications of his time.

The name Sechman also appears in records from the neighboring regions of Franconia and Swabia, where it was often spelled as "Sechmann" or "Sechmen." This variation in spelling was common during the Middle Ages and early modern period.

Notable Sechman families can be traced back to the towns of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Dinkelsbühl, both located in the Franconian region of Germany. These towns were known for their agricultural traditions and metalworking industries, further reinforcing the potential occupational origins of the surname.

In the 17th century, a certain Georg Sechman (1628-1701) gained recognition as a respected theologian and author from the city of Ulm. His writings on religious subjects were widely circulated and read throughout the German-speaking regions.

As the centuries progressed, the Sechman name continued to be represented across various parts of Germany, with individuals from different walks of life contributing to the rich tapestry of the surname's history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sechman

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

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

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