2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zweibohmer
A German surname indicating the bearer was from the town of Zweibrücken.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Zweibohmer. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zweibohmer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Zweibohmer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zweibohmer, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zweibohmer
The surname Zweibohmer originates from Germany, particularly in the regions of Westphalia and Lower Saxony. Dating back to the medieval period, this surname is of toponymic origin, indicating it was derived from a geographic feature or place name. The name "Zweibohmer" is believed to derive from the German words "zwei," meaning "two," and "Bohmer" or "Baumer," which could be linked to trees or perhaps a specific region known as "Bohm."
The etymological roots suggest that the name may have initially described individuals who lived by or owned two significant trees or lived in an area called Bohm. The Westphalia region, known for its dense forests and agricultural heritage, would have been an apt place for such a surname to originate. Variants of the name, such as Bohmer and Baumer, can be found in the area, pointing towards this etymological evolution.
Historical records exhibit the name appearing in various forms. One of the earliest mentions of a similar surname can be found in a 13th-century manuscript that references a Heinrich Bohmer from Westphalia. Another early example is a Johann von Zweibohmen, recorded in church registries from the early 15th century in Lower Saxony, suggesting that the primary bearers could have been local landowners or notable figures in their communities.
In the late 16th century, records from the Hansa trade routes mention a merchant named Hans Zweibohmer, who was known for trading timber, an industry closely linked to the supposed etymological roots of the surname. His contributions to the commerce in the region highlight the integration and importance of people with this surname in local economies.
By the 17th century, the name appears in military documents. A Captain Wilhelm Zweibohmer served in the Thirty Years' War, indicating that the surname belonged to individuals of varying social standings, including those with military backgrounds. His service was noted in letters and military logs from 1625, providing insights into the historical movements and status of the family.
Another significant figure bearing the surname is Friedrich Zweibohmer, a noted academic and theologian born in 1723 and died in 1781, who published several influential works on Lutheran doctrine in the mid-18th century. His contributions to religious scholarship were well-regarded in academic circles of the time.
Additionally, records from the late 18th century mention an artist named Anna Maria Zweibohmer, born in 1765 and died in 1809. She was known for her intricate landscape paintings, which were exhibited in several German cities, reflecting the cultural footprint of individuals with this surname.
The history of the surname Zweibohmer paints a picture of a family name that is deeply rooted in the geographical and socio-economic fabrics of medieval Germany. The evolution from descriptive to toponymic reflects a lineage of individuals who were integral to their localities, whether through trade, military service, academia, or the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zweibohmer
Among Census respondents with the surname Zweibohmer, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zweibohmer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zweibohmer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.6% · 109
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zweibohmer
Zweibohmer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+20 bearers (+19.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,024 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-7 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,191 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+19.8%) | Up 11,024 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 8,191 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zweibohmer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #146,495 | -5.9% |
| Count | 121 | 114 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zweibohmer bearers went from 121 to 114 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 8,191 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #146,495.
FAQ
Zweibohmer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zweibohmer?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Zweibohmer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Zweibohmer?
Zweibohmer ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Zweibohmer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zweibohmer.
Has Zweibohmer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zweibohmer went from 121 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Zweibohmer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zweibohmer, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zweibohmer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.6% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zweibohmer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zweibohmer (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zweibohmer mean?
A German surname indicating the bearer was from the town of Zweibrücken. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zweibohmer (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Zweibohmer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.