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

Singerman, 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 Singerman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Singerman in America

Singerman is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Singerman surname appeared 318 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 Singerman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Singerman 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 Singerman

The surname Singerman is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the occupational name "Singer," referring to those who were singers or minstrels by trade. Over time, the suffix "-man" was added, forming the surname Singerman.

The name was most prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where many early records of individuals bearing this surname can be found. Some variations in spelling, such as Singermann and Singermahn, were also common during the early days of the surname's usage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Singerman can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of Saxony, where a Johannes Singerman was documented in 1586. Another notable mention is in the Bürgerbuch (citizen records) of Nuremberg, which lists a Christoph Singerman in 1612.

In the 17th century, several Singermans were recorded in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria. Hans Singerman (1620-1687) was a respected baker and guild member, while his son, Jakob Singerman (1648-1723), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the bakers' guild.

As the Singerman family spread across Germany and beyond, they contributed to various fields. Johann Singerman (1771-1842), a musician from Saxony, was renowned for his compositions and performances. His contemporary, Friedrich Singerman (1775-1849), was a respected theologian and author from Bavaria.

In the 19th century, the Singerman name made its way to America. One of the earliest recorded Singermans in the United States was Johann Singerman (1812-1887), a farmer who immigrated from Bavaria and settled in Pennsylvania. His grandson, William Singerman (1860-1932), became a successful businessman and philanthropist in New York City.

Another notable figure was Clara Singerman (1878-1958), a pioneering educator from Saxony who established several schools for underprivileged children in Berlin before emigrating to the United States in the 1920s.

The surname Singerman has a rich history, tracing its origins back to the occupational world of singers and minstrels in medieval Germany. Over the centuries, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from baking and music to theology and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Singerman

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

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

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