Explore the Family Name Christmann
The meaning of Christmann
German: from a short form of the personal name Christian + Middle High German man ‘man’. Compare Christman and Crisman. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Kurt, Monika, Nikolaus.
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How common is the last name Christmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Christmann showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,582 and increased to 30,538 by 2010, a change of 0.14 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose, moving from 720 in 2000 to 764 in 2010, which is a 6.11 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by -3.7 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #30,538 | 0.14% |
| Count | 720 | 764 | 6.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christmann
The Census data also provides an insight into the ethnicity distribution of the Christmann surname. The majority of individuals with this surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity, accounting for 95.28 percent in 2000 and 93.46 percent in 2010, which signifies a slight decrease. While there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals bearing this surname in either year, there was a significant rise in those identifying as two or more races from 0.83 percent in 2000 to 2.09 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation increased marginally by 10 percent, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly by -5.15 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 93.46% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.75% | 10% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 2.09% | 151.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 0.92% | -5.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |