Explore the Family Name Lehmann
The meaning of Lehmann
1. German: status name for a feudal tenant or vassal, Middle High German lēheman, lēnman (from lēhen ‘to hold land as a feudal tenant’ + man ‘man’). The tenant held land on loan for the duration of his life in return for rent or service, but was not free to transfer or divide it. See also Lehman. 2. Jewish (western Ashkenazic): from the personal name Lehmann, perhaps related to Leo 3. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Heinz, Hans, Otto, Erwin, Fritz, Klaus, Gerhard, Arno, Gunter, Juergen, Almut.
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How common is the last name Lehmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, Lehmann was ranked as the 3,823rd most popular surname in America in the year 2000, and by 2010, it had slid to 4,039th place, a decrease of 5.65%. In terms of raw numbers, however, the count of individuals bearing the Lehmann name increased from 8,527 in 2000 to 8,799 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.19%. The proportion of people with the surname Lehmann per 100,000 also declined by 5.7% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,823 | #4,039 | -5.65% |
| Count | 8,527 | 8,799 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.16 | 2.98 | -5.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lehmann
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity tied to the surname Lehmann between 2000 and 2010. It shows a rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with increases of 41.86% and 42.93%, respectively. Those identifying as having two or more races also saw a slight increase of 3.51%. Meanwhile, there was a decrease in the proportions identifying as White, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped by just under 1%, while the change for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were -2.63% and -10.34%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 94.58% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.63% | 42.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.18% | 3.51% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0.74% | -2.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.61% | 41.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.26% | -10.34% |
Lehmann 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 Lehmann is French & German, which comprises 37.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (26.7%) and Eastern European (10.4%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Filipino & Austronesian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.1% |
| British & Irish | 26.7% |
| Eastern European | 10.4% |
| Other | 25.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Lehmann
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 Lehmann have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 63.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 63.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 63.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 62.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 62.90% |
What Lehmann 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 Lehmann is R-M417, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M417 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-FGC13324 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Schuster, Richter, Fischer, Meyers, Schmidt, Schultz, Schneider, Kramer, Schulz, Mueller.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lehmann surname are: J1c, H, H1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Lehmann 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.
"Lehmann" Surname 41.6%
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.
"Lehmann" Surname 16.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lehmann" Surname 19.7%
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.
"Lehmann" Surname 16.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lehmann?
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 Lehmann are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition