Explore the Family Name Petermann
The meaning of Petermann
German: derivative (pet form) of the personal name Peter. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Hermann, Claus, Edeltraud, Guenter, Kurt, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petermann in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Petermann ranked 24,224 in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly dropped to 24,431 in 2010. Although there was a marginal dip in ranking, the count of people with the Petermann name increased by 5.67%, from 970 individuals in 2000 to 1,025 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by -2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,224 | #24,431 | -0.85% |
| Count | 970 | 1,025 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petermann
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Petermann. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (97.63%). This percentage slightly declined to 95.41% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 65.45% over the decade, from 1.65% to 2.73%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 0.62% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010, marking an 88.71% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 95.41% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.73% | 65.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.17% | 88.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |