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

Wiedman, 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 Wiedman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wiedman in America

Wiedman is the 24572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wiedman surname appeared 1,017 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 Wiedman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wiedman 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 Wiedman

The surname Wiedman has its origins in Germany, with records indicating its use as far back as the Middle Ages, around the 12th to 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "wiede" (meaning "willow") combined with "man" (meaning, predictably, "man"). The name likely referred to someone who lived near a willow tree or a willow grove, a common practice in medieval European surnames.

The areas where the surname Wiedman originated are primarily within the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Similar spellings of the surname include Wiedemann, Wiederman, and Wyman, each of which varies slightly in different regional dialects and uses. The surname is considered a toponymic surname – one based on a geographical feature.

Historical references to the name Wiedman can be found in various medieval records. The German records of land grants and local governance often include mentions of individuals with this name. An example can be found in the "Württembergischer Urkundenbuch" which chronicles numerous transactions and grants within the region, dating back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Heinrich Wiedman, documented in the town of Ulm around 1304. Another early bearer was Otto Wiedeman, who was a landholder in Bavaria mentioned in a deed from 1349. These documents are significant as they provide insight into the early spread and status of the Wiedman surname within German-speaking territories.

The Wiedman surname also appeared in ecclesiastical records, such as the register of the Diocese of Speyer from 1375, listing a Johann Wiedman as a local merchant and benefactor. Similarly, a Hans Wiedemann served as a notable city councilman in Nuremberg during the late 15th century until his death in 1492, showcasing the surname's spread into civic administration.

Later historical figures with the surname Wiedman include Karl Wiedemann, born in 1773 and died in 1828, who was a noted German entomologist. He made significant contributions to the study of insects and was recognized in scientific circles of his time.

Another notable individual is Hermann Wiedemann, a 19th-century German-American immigrant who founded several successful businesses in Ohio, USA, after emigrating in 1852. His ventures significantly impacted the local economy and he became a respected community leader until his death in 1896.

Throughout history, the surname Wiedman has evolved and adapted, often influenced by migration and linguistic changes. Despite its variations, the name has consistently denoted individuals connected to natural features or specific regions, reflecting a typical pattern in the formation of European surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wiedman

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

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

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