Explore the Family Name Axtmann
The meaning of Axtmann
German: occupational name for a woodcutter, carpenter, or maker of axes, from Middle High German ackes, axt- ‘axe’ + man ‘man’.
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How common is the last name Axtmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Axtmann saw a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 124,109th in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to 150,452nd, marking a drop of 21.23 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 128 in 2000 to 109 in 2010, a decline of 14.84 percent. The proportion of Axtmanns per 100,000 people also reduced by 20.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,109 | #150,452 | -21.23% |
| Count | 128 | 109 | -14.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Axtmann
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Axtmann, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 89.84 percent of those with the Axtmann surname, and this figure increased slightly to 90.83 percent in 2010. There was also a small percentage who identified as Black, though this dropped from 10.16 percent in 2000 to 9.17 percent in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with the Axtmann surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.84% | 90.83% | 1.1% |
| Black | 10.16% | 9.17% | -9.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |