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

Stierman, 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 Stierman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stierman in America

Stierman is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stierman surname appeared 216 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 Stierman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stierman 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 Stierman

The surname Stierman is of Dutch origin, and it can be traced back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. The name is derived from the Dutch word "stier," which means "bull," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person or an occupation. Therefore, the literal translation of Stierman would be "bull man" or "one who works with bulls."

In its early days, the name was likely an occupational surname given to those who worked with bulls, such as farmers, cattle herders, or even bull breeders. The earliest known record of the name Stierman dates back to 1582 in the city of Amsterdam, where a man named Pieter Stierman was registered in the city's archives.

The name Stierman can also be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Netherlands. For instance, in the Leiden Legatebook of 1598, there is a mention of a Jacob Stierman, who was a wealthy merchant in the city of Leiden.

As the Dutch people migrated to other parts of the world, the name Stierman also spread to different regions. One notable example is Jan Stierman (1589-1652), a Dutch settler who became one of the first inhabitants of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, which later became part of New York.

Another prominent figure with the surname Stierman was Gerrit Stierman (1738-1815), a Dutch naval officer who served in the Dutch East Indies and played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Algiers in 1816.

In the 19th century, the name Stierman gained recognition in the Netherlands with the birth of Jacobus Stierman (1820-1892), a renowned Dutch painter who specialized in landscapes and seascapes. His works are still celebrated and can be found in various museums across the Netherlands.

The surname Stierman also has variations and similar spellings, such as Stierreman, Stiereman, and Stiermanneken, which can be found in historical records from different regions of the Netherlands and Belgium.

It is important to note that while the name Stierman has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries, the information provided here is based on historical records and may not be exhaustive. As with many surnames, the origins and meanings can vary depending on the sources and interpretations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stierman

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

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

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