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

Volkmann, 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 Volkmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Volkmann in America

Volkmann is the 22618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Volkmann surname appeared 1,135 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 Volkmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Volkmann 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 Volkmann

The surname Volkmann originated in Germany and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the German words "Volk," meaning "people," and "Mann," meaning "man," suggesting that the name originally referred to a person who worked for the common people or represented their interests.

The earliest known record of the name Volkmann appears in a manuscript from the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, dated 1183. This document mentions a "Johannes Volkmann," who was a local official responsible for managing the affairs of the townspeople.

During the Middle Ages, the name Volkmann was primarily found in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Brandenburg. It was also associated with several place names, such as Volkmannsdorf and Volkmaritz, which may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname.

One notable figure in history who bore the name Volkmann was Georg Volkmann (1615-1689), a German philosopher and theologian from Saxony. He was known for his writings on ethics and natural law, and his work significantly influenced later thinkers in the Enlightenment era.

Another distinguished individual was Johann Jakob Volkmann (1732-1808), a German philosopher, and author from Hesse. He wrote extensively on aesthetics and the philosophy of art, contributing to the development of 18th-century German thought.

In the field of music, Robert Volkmann (1815-1883) was a prominent German composer and pianist from Saxony. His compositions, including symphonies and piano works, were highly regarded during the Romantic period.

The name Volkmann also had a presence in the realm of science with Alfred Wilhelm Volkmann (1801-1877), a German physiologist and anatomist from Hesse. He made significant contributions to the study of human physiology and is considered a pioneer in the field of experimental physiology.

Another noteworthy figure was Karl Volkmann (1838-1914), a German surgeon and professor from Saxony. He developed innovative surgical techniques and was highly respected in the medical community of his time.

Throughout its history, the surname Volkmann has been associated with individuals from various professions and backgrounds, all contributing to the rich tapestry of German culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Volkmann

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

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

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