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

Zitzmann, 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 Zitzmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zitzmann in America

Zitzmann is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zitzmann surname appeared 343 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 Zitzmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zitzmann 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 Zitzmann

The surname Zitzmann has its origins in the regions of Germany, particularly from areas known for their medieval trading routes and towns, such as Bavaria and Saxony. First appearing during the Middle Ages, the name is believed to be occupational in nature, likely related to the German word "Zitze," which means "teat" or "nipple." This could imply that the name was originally associated with someone who made or sold items related to leather or dairy industries, possibly a maker of leather bags or pouches.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zitzmann dates back to the 14th century. Historical documents such as tax records or guild registries from this period occasionally mention individuals with this surname, indicating their roles within urban centers and their affiliations with local trade guilds. For example, Hans Zitzmann, born around 1360, is noted in a trade guild record from Nuremberg as a leatherworker.

Throughout history, the surname evolved in its spelling and has sometimes appeared as Zizmann or Zitzman in various texts. Notable historical figures with this surname include Johann Zitzmann (1619-1680), a Baroque painter from Bavaria whose works contributed significantly to church and religious art in the region. His detailed and emotive style was well-regarded, and his pieces are still studied by art historians today.

In the 17th century, another bearer of the name, Andreas Zitzmann (1635-1687), is recorded as a prominent Lutheran pastor in the Thuringian region, known for his theological writings and fervent sermons amidst the turbulence of the Thirty Years' War. He left behind a number of written works that contribute to understanding the religious landscape of his time.

Moving into the 18th and 19th centuries, the name appears in various registries of German immigrants moving to the Americas and other parts of Europe. Notably, Heinrich Zitzmann, born in 1795 in Bavaria, migrated to Pennsylvania in the United States in 1835 and became a significant figure in developing local communities there, contributing to building early infrastructure.

Karoline Zitzmann (1861-1922) was another influential figure, known for her work in social services in early 20th century Berlin. She was involved in various charitable organizations and was a key figure in efforts to aid children and impoverished families during the arduous interwar period.

These historical figures and records reflect the diverse applications and notable contributions of individuals bearing the surname Zitzmann through the centuries, highlighting its deep roots in German-speaking regions and its spread across the globe with the movement of people and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zitzmann

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

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

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