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

Suttman, 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 Suttman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suttman in America

Suttman is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suttman surname appeared 136 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 Suttman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suttman 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 Suttman

The surname Suttman is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared as a variation of the name Suttmann or Sutmann. This name likely has its roots in the Old German word "sut," which means "south," suggesting that the name may have been derived from a place name or given to someone who lived in a southern region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suttman can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a medieval collection of documents from the Saxon region of Germany, dated around the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johannes Suttman (1516-1591) was a German theologian and reformer who worked closely with Martin Luther. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and left a lasting impact on the religious landscape of Germany.

Another prominent individual with the surname Suttman was Christoph Suttman (1629-1697), a German painter and engraver known for his religious and allegorical works. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Germany.

The name Suttman also appears in historical records from other parts of Europe. In the Netherlands, a merchant named Hendrick Suttman (1670-1738) is mentioned in several trade documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating that the name had spread beyond Germany.

In the 19th century, a Danish composer named Peter Suttman (1810-1892) gained recognition for his contributions to the Romantic musical movement. His works were widely performed and appreciated during his lifetime.

While the origins of the Suttman surname can be traced back to Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the early records and historical figures mentioned above provide valuable insight into the rich history and evolution of this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suttman

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

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

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