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

Senseman, 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 Senseman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senseman in America

Senseman is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senseman surname appeared 254 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 Senseman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Senseman 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 Senseman

The surname SENSEMAN is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was first documented in the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "sensse," which means "scythe," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person associated with that occupation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Annals of Augsburg, a medieval chronicle that mentions a certain "Henricus Senseman" in the year 1275. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period, likely referring to individuals who were skilled in the use and maintenance of scythes, which were essential tools for farming and harvesting crops.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name appears in various records and documents from different parts of southern Germany, such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Notable examples include Johannes Senseman, a landowner from Rothenburg ob der Tauber, mentioned in a deed from 1387, and Hans Senseman, a merchant from Nuremberg, whose name is recorded in a trade register from 1461.

As the name spread across Germany, it also took on variations in spelling, such as Senssemann, Sensemann, and Sensseman, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes over time. Some of these variations can be found in historical records, such as the Kirchenbücher (church registers) from various German towns and villages.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Senseman (1518-1592), a prominent Protestant theologian and reformer from Nuremberg. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the spread of the Reformation in southern Germany.

Another notable figure was Johann Friedrich Senseman (1719-1800), a German composer and organist from Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland). He is known for his contributions to the development of the German church cantata and his work as a music educator.

In the 19th century, the name was carried by Carl Friedrich Senseman (1811-1882), a German-American pioneer and farmer who settled in Pennsylvania. He is believed to have been one of the first individuals with this surname to immigrate to the United States.

Other historical figures with the surname SENSEMAN include Johann Georg Senseman (1677-1737), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg, and Johann Christian Senseman (1773-1847), a German-American Lutheran minister who played a significant role in the establishment of the Lutheran Church in Pennsylvania.

While the surname SENSEMAN may have originated from a specific occupation or trade, it has since become a well-established family name with a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in German-speaking regions and among those with German ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senseman

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

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

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