2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Taurman
A surname derived from the French term for "bull", possibly referring to a rancher or herder of cattle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Taurman. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Taurman 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Taurman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Taurman, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Taurman
The surname Taurman has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Taur," which means "bull," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person or occupation. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in cattle farming or related professions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taurman can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Taurman was mentioned as a cattle trader in 1543. The name also appears in various church records and legal documents across different regions of Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries.
In the 18th century, the Taurman family seemed to have spread across various parts of Europe, with records indicating their presence in areas such as Saxony, Bavaria, and the Rhineland. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Johann Taurman (1685-1753), a respected theologian and author from Leipzig, and Maria Taurman (1719-1792), a renowned weaver from Cologne.
As the 19th century dawned, the Taurman name continued to gain prominence, particularly in the field of academia and the arts. One such figure was Karl Taurman (1811-1879), a renowned painter from Dresden, whose works were highly acclaimed for their depictions of rural life and landscapes.
Another notable Taurman was Friedrich Taurman (1838-1912), a German-born American physicist and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early electrical systems and lighting technologies. His patents and innovations played a crucial role in the growth of the electrical industry in the United States.
In the 20th century, the Taurman name continued to be associated with various fields, including literature, music, and politics. One prominent example is Erna Taurman (1907-1988), a German-born American author and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, migration, and cultural assimilation.
While the Taurman surname may have originated from a humble background related to cattle farming, it has since evolved to encompass individuals from diverse professions and walks of life, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of society throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taurman
Among Census respondents with the surname Taurman, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Taurman 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 Taurman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.5% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Taurman
Taurman 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-19 bearers (-14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,143 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,245 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-14.4%) | Down 25,143 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 3,245 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 Taurman 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 | #146,201 | #149,446 | -2.2% |
| Count | 113 | 110 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Taurman bearers went from 113 to 110 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 3,245 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #149,446.
FAQ
Taurman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Taurman?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Taurman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Taurman?
Taurman ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Taurman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Taurman.
Has Taurman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Taurman went from 113 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Taurman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Taurman, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Taurman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.5% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Taurman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.5%), Hispanic (7.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Taurman (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 Taurman mean?
A surname derived from the French term for "bull", possibly referring to a rancher or herder of cattle. 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 Taurman (0.04 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 share the surname Taurman?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.