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

Zartman, 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 Zartman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zartman in America

Zartman is the 21048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zartman surname appeared 1,249 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 Zartman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zartman 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 Zartman

The surname Zartman has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically within the regions of Bavaria and the Palatinate near the border with modern-day France. The earliest occurrences of this surname can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th and 15th centuries. Zartman is derived from the old German word zart, meaning tender or delicate, and man, which is common in many surnames of the Germanic tradition indicating man or person. This combination suggests the original bearer of the name may have been noted for gentle characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Zartman is found in church records and local registries in the Bavarian region. Manuscripts and documents from the 1560s reference a Johann Zartman, a resident of a small village near Nuremberg, who served as a local church warden. The spelling has remained relatively consistent, though variations such as Zarthman or Zardman occasionally appear in old documents, mainly due to the fluid nature of medieval spelling conventions.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the name became more established in the Palatinate region, and members of the Zartman family were known to be involved in local trade and agriculture. One notable figure from this era is Hans Zartman (1645-1723), a prominent merchant in Heidelberg, who was instrumental in the local wine trade.

In the records of the early 18th century, another Zartman, Georg Zartman (1694-1760), is noted for his significant emigration from the Palatinate to colonial America, settling in Pennsylvania. This movement was part of the larger German migration to America during that period, driven by religious persecution and economic hardship. Georg Zartman became a notable figure among the Pennsylvania Dutch community, contributing to the spread and preservation of Palatine German culture in the New World.

Further references to the Zartman name can be found in the 19th century. Carl Zartman (1820-1875), hailing from Bavaria, was a prominent academic who specialized in botanical studies and made substantial contributions to the classification of European flora. His works were widely published and referenced in scientific communities of the time.

Lastly, another significant individual from the 20th century is Wilhelm Zartman (1885-1942), a respected journalist and editor in Berlin, known for his outspoken liberal views during the Weimar Republic and the early years of the Nazi regime. His work was critical of the political changes in Germany leading up to World War II, and his legacy is remembered in various journalistic circles.

The surname Zartman thus carries with it a rich history rooted deeply in Germanic tradition, marked by notable figures who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zartman

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

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

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