2000
#55,376
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 347
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Singerman
A surname derived from the occupational term for a singer or chanter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 420 Americans carry the last name Singerman. That puts it at #59,630 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 816,082 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Singerman 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.
Bearers in the US
420
1 in 816,082
Census rank
#59,630
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
366
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 366 bearers of the surname Singerman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 59630th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Singerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Singerman
Among Census respondents with the surname Singerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Singerman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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 Singerman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 329
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 10
- Two or more races1.6% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Singerman
Singerman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#62,903
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 318
-29 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 7,527 places
2020
#59,630
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 366
+48 bearers (+15.1%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 3,273 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #55,376 | 347 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #62,903 | 318 | 0.11 | -29 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 7,527 places |
| 2020 | #59,630 | 366 | 0.12 | +48 bearers (+15.1%) | Up 3,273 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Singerman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,903 | #59,630 | 5.2% |
| Count | 318 | 366 | 15.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.12 | 11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Singerman bearers went from 318 to 366 (+15.1% change). The surname moved up 3,273 positions in the national ranking, going from #62,903 to #59,630.
FAQ
Singerman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Singerman?
Name Census estimates that about 420 living Americans carry the surname Singerman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 816,082 residents.
How common is Singerman?
Singerman ranks #59,630 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.12 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 2020 Census file counted 366 people with the surname Singerman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (420), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.12 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 Singerman.
Has Singerman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Singerman went from 318 recorded bearers to 366. That is an increase of 48 (+15.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #62,903 to #59,630.
What does the Census say about the background of Singerman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Singerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 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 Singerman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (329 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Singerman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (5.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Singerman (2000, 2010, 2020).
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 Singerman mean?
A surname derived from the occupational term for a singer or chanter. 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 2020 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 Singerman (0.12 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 people have the surname Singerman?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.