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

Zicherman, 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 Zicherman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zicherman in America

Zicherman is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zicherman surname appeared 180 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 Zicherman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zicherman 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 Zicherman

The surname Zicherman is believed to have originated from Germany, dating back to the medieval period, likely around the 12th or 13th century. Its roots are likely Germanic, deriving from the Middle High German word "zich," which refers to a hint of precision or acuity, combined with "man," meaning "man" or "person." This combination suggests that the name may originally have referred to someone known for their precision or particular skill.

The areas where the surname Zicherman was initially found include regions in central and southern Germany. This area was known for its artisans, craftsmen, and traders who often took surnames related to their trade or personal qualities. The surname might also have adapted through different dialects and variations in spelling, with forms such as Zigermann or Zichermann appearing in some medieval records.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Zicherman was Hans Zicherman, a merchant recorded in the 1398 town census of Frankfurt. His records indicate he was involved in the wool trade, a prominent industry in the region at the time. Another early reference to the surname is from a 1452 manuscript detailing the citizens of Nuremberg, where a Conrad Zicherman is listed as a master goldsmith.

Throughout history, the Zicherman surname can be found among prominent figures. For example, Johann Zicherman, born in 1564 and died in 1632, was a noted scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Heidelberg. Another individual, Matthias Zicherman, born in 1678 and died in 1745, was a composer and musician at the court of the Elector of Bavaria.

Yet another figure of note is Friedrich Zicherman, who was a civil engineer during the late 18th century, born in 1740 and died in 1810. His contributions to early railway designs are well-documented in various engineering archives. Lastly, Sophie Zicherman, a social reformer born in 1832 and died in 1901, was known for her work in women's education and published several influential essays in Germany.

The surname Zicherman carried its influence into different families and regions over the centuries, reflecting the lives of individuals who bore it in various facets of professional, academic, and social spheres. This evolution showcases the dynamic history of surnames and their ability to encapsulate individual and familial legacies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zicherman

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

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

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