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

Thieman, 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 Thieman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thieman in America

Thieman is the 22056th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thieman surname appeared 1,175 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 Thieman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thieman 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 Thieman

The surname Thieman has its origins in medieval Germany, tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "thie," meaning "people" or "nation," and "man," denoting a person. Thus, the name Thieman can be interpreted as "a person of the people" or "a commoner."

One of the earliest records of the name Thieman appears in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Nuremberg, documenting a certain Thiemann von Bamberg in the year 1285. These city books were official registers of citizens, property transactions, and legal proceedings, providing a glimpse into the lives of medieval Germans.

In the 14th century, the name Thieman was found in several historical documents from the region of Saxony, particularly in the town of Grimma. The Thieman family was mentioned in connection with various trades, such as blacksmithing and carpentry, indicating their involvement in the local economy.

The spelling of the name has evolved over time, with variations like Thiemann, Thiemanns, and Thyman appearing in different regions. One notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Thiemann (1586-1648), a German composer and organist from the city of Braunschweig, who contributed to the development of sacred music during the Baroque era.

Another historical figure was Friedrich Thiemann (1768-1842), a German theologian and philosopher from Saxony. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Enlightenment movement and authored several works on religion and ethics.

In the 19th century, the Thieman name was also found in the Netherlands, suggesting a possible migration or connection between the German and Dutch branches of the family. One notable Dutch individual was Gerrit Thieman (1837-1904), a painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and city scenes.

Moving into the 20th century, the Thieman surname gained recognition through individuals like Walter Thiemann (1890-1942), a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party, who was a vocal opponent of the Nazi regime and was eventually executed for his resistance activities.

Another notable figure was Hans Thiemann (1909-1998), a German-American physicist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II and later worked on various space programs, including the Apollo missions.

While this overview covers some of the historical references and notable individuals associated with the surname Thieman, it is important to note that the name has been carried by countless individuals throughout history, each with their own unique stories and contributions to their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thieman

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

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

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