Explore the Family Name Sackmann
The meaning of Sackmann
German: occupational name from Middle High German sacman ‘baggage servant’, one who was in charge of transporting and looking after a knight’s baggage and supplies on campaigns, or alternatively a nickname from the same word in the later sense ‘plunderer’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Sackmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sackmann saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 48,567 in 2000 to 51,066 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.15%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of people with the Sackmann surname remained consistent at 408 individuals in both 2000 and 2010. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decline of 6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #51,066 | -5.15% |
| Count | 408 | 408 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sackmann
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Sackmann identify as White, making up 98.53% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.77% by 2010. There was no recorded change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, holding steady at 0% for both years. This data indicates a very homogeneous ethnic identity among those carrying the Sackmann surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 98.77% | 0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |