Explore the Family Name Bergmann
The meaning of Bergmann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Berg, with the addition of Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’, a topographic name denoting a mountain dweller in most cases, but in some an occupational name for a miner. This surname is also found in Sweden, Czechia, and some other European countries. Compare Bergman and Berkman. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Klaus, Ernst, Guenter, Elfriede, Elke, Gerd, Hans, Kurt, Siegfried, Bernhardt, Eugen.
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How common is the last name Bergmann in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bergmann has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Bergmann was ranked 6439 in terms of popularity and had a count of 4863, which represented 1.8 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank fell to 6761 and the count increased marginally to 4988, but its proportion in the population declined to 1.69 per 100k, signifying a change of -5.0 in rank and -6.11 in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,439 | #6,761 | -5% |
| Count | 4,863 | 4,988 | 2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.8 | 1.69 | -6.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergmann
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bergmann also saw changes from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage declined from 96.73 to 94.79. Meanwhile, there were increases in all other ethnic categories. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0.27 to 0.58, those who identified with two or more races increased from 0.82 to 1.00, Hispanics rose from 1.87 to 3.03, Blacks experienced an increase from 0.19 to 0.40, and lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased from 0.12 to 0.20.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 94.79% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.03% | 62.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1% | 21.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.58% | 114.81% |
| Black | 0.19% | 0.4% | 110.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.2% | 66.67% |
Bergmann ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bergmann is French & German, which comprises 39.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (26.0%) and Eastern European (11.7%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 39.9% |
| British & Irish | 26.0% |
| Eastern European | 11.7% |
| Other | 22.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Bergmann
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bergmann have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Germany.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 62.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 62.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 62.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 61.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 61.60% |
What Bergmann haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bergmann is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and R-Z282, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Bosch, Schiller, Schuler, Krebs, Nagel, Brinkman, Gruber, Weber, Jaeger, Ziegler.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bergmann surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bergmann have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bergmann" Surname 38.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bergmann" Surname 23.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bergmann" Surname 14.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bergmann" Surname 18.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bergmann?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bergmann are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition