Explore the Family Name Middleman
The meaning of Middleman
Americanized form (translation into English) of German Mittelmann (see Mittelman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Middleman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Middleman has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 56,979th and by 2010, it had slipped to 57,914th, marking a decrease of 1.64%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased during the same period, from 335 to 351, reflecting a growth of 4.78%. The proportion of Middleman per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #57,914 | -1.64% |
| Count | 335 | 351 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Middleman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Middleman. The largest group, White, decreased slightly from 94.33% in 2000 to 92.59% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable increase of 49.76% in individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 2.09% to 3.13%. The surname saw its first appearance in the Hispanic category in 2010 with 2.56%, where it was previously unrepresented. However, the Black representation dropped from 2.39% to zero in the same period. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 92.59% | -1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 3.13% | 49.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |