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UK surname

Baumann

A German occupational surname referring to a person who worked as a builder or constructor.

In the 1881 census there were 74 people recorded with the Baumann surname, ranking it #23,062 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 224, ranked #18,164, up from #23,062 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Wimbledon and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Clashindarroch, Wealden and Harrow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baumann is 225 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 202.7%.

1881 census count

74

Ranked #23,062

Modern count

224

2016, ranked #18,164

Peak year

2014

225 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Baumann had 74 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,062 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 224 in 2016, ranked #18,164.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 147 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Baumann surname distribution map

The map shows where the Baumann surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Baumann surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Baumann over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 13 #30,970
1861 historical 22 #31,140
1881 historical 74 #23,062
1891 historical 97 #24,447
1901 historical 147 #18,270
1911 historical 133 #19,214
1997 modern 159 #20,339
1998 modern 176 #19,584
1999 modern 200 #18,237
2000 modern 190 #18,806
2001 modern 183 #18,980
2002 modern 178 #19,671
2003 modern 181 #19,277
2004 modern 184 #19,183
2005 modern 201 #18,080
2006 modern 219 #17,254
2007 modern 223 #17,248
2008 modern 216 #17,758
2009 modern 220 #17,911
2010 modern 223 #18,096
2011 modern 220 #18,096
2012 modern 217 #18,184
2013 modern 219 #18,385
2014 modern 225 #18,142
2015 modern 222 #18,225
2016 modern 224 #18,164

Geography

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Where Baumanns are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Wimbledon, Lambeth and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Clashindarroch, Wealden, Harrow, Wandsworth and West Devon. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 Wimbledon Surrey
4 Lambeth London (South Districts)
5 St Marylebone London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Clashindarroch Aberdeenshire
2 Wealden 021 Wealden
3 Harrow 029 Harrow
4 Wandsworth 006 Wandsworth
5 West Devon 003 West Devon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Baumann

These lists show first names that appear often with the Baumann surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Baumann

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Baumann, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Baumann surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Baumann household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Baumann is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Baumann is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Baumann falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Baumann is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Baumann, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Baumann

The surname Baumann is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "buman," which means "farmer" or "peasant." The name emerged in the medieval period, likely during the 12th or 13th century, and was initially used as an occupational name to identify individuals who worked as farmers or lived in rural areas.

The earliest recorded instances of the Baumann surname can be found in various German historical documents, such as tax records, land deeds, and local parish registers. One notable early record is the mention of a Hartwig Baumann in the town of Nürnberg (Nuremberg) in 1348, during the time of the Black Death pandemic.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, it underwent various spelling variations, including Bawmann, Bauhmann, and Bauhman. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciations. Some of the earliest known place names associated with the Baumann surname include Baumannshof, a village in Bavaria, and Baumannsdorf, a town in Saxony.

Throughout history, several individuals have carried the Baumann surname and achieved notable accomplishments. Johann Baumann (1637-1697) was a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. Johann Wilhelm Baumann (1737-1804) was a German theologian and author known for his work on biblical exegesis.

Another prominent figure was Otto Baumann (1864-1899), a German explorer and colonial officer who played a crucial role in the exploration and colonization of German East Africa (present-day Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda). His expeditions and reports provided valuable insights into the region's geography, culture, and natural resources.

In the artistic realm, Rudolf Baumann (1896-1953) was a renowned German sculptor and medallist known for his intricate and detailed works, many of which can be found in museums and public spaces across Germany. Albert Baumann (1920-1998), on the other hand, was a celebrated German painter and printmaker, renowned for his abstract expressionist style and vibrant use of color.

While these are just a few examples, the Baumann surname has been present throughout various periods of German history, spanning different professions and backgrounds, reflecting the diverse roles and contributions of those who have carried this name over centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Baumann families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Baumann surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 33 Baumanns recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.51x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 33 4.51x
Surrey 20 5.61x
Hampshire 6 4.00x
Lanarkshire 5 2.11x
Durham 4 1.84x
Lancashire 3 0.35x
Essex 1 0.69x
Fife 1 2.31x
Gloucestershire 1 0.70x
Lincolnshire 1 0.86x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clapham in Surrey leads with 11 Baumanns recorded in 1881 and an index of 120.22x.

Place Total Index
Clapham 11 120.22x
Hackney London 7 17.07x
Lambeth 7 10.98x
Whitechapel London 7 97.09x
Kensington London 6 14.75x
St Marylebone London 6 15.36x
St Peter Colebrook 6 2857.14x
Barony 5 8.35x
Westminster St James 3 39.89x
Bermondsey 2 9.18x
Chorlton On Medlock 2 14.50x
Twickenham 2 63.69x
Westoe 2 16.21x
Cirencester 1 51.55x
Dunfermline 1 15.02x
Kirkdale 1 6.85x
Middleton St George 1 370.37x
Paddington London 1 3.72x
South Shields 1 51.55x
St Mark Lincoln 1 400.00x
St Martin In Fields 1 22.83x
West Ham 1 3.14x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Baumann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Ida 3
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
Louisa 2
Adelia 1
Alice 1
Annie 1
Clara 1
Constance 1
Desiree 1
Emily 1
Evelyn 1
Fanny 1
Francis 1
Hannah 1
Helen 1
Jane 1
Jessy 1
Kate 1
Lena 1
Lucy 1
Maria 1
Marie 1
Mary 1
Moory 1
Pauline 1
Rose 1
Sarah 1
Sibyl 1
Susan 1
Victorine 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Baumann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alfred 2
Benjamin 2
C. 2
Charles 2
Rudolph 2
Adolph 1
Albert 1
Andreas 1
Arthur 1
August 1
Augustus 1
Carl 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Heinrich 1
Henrich 1
J. 1
J.D. 1
Karl 1
Louis 1
Marks 1
Pierre 1
Robert 1
Simon 1
Stanley 1
Theodore 1
Walter 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Baumann households.

FAQ

Baumann surname: questions and answers

How common was the Baumann surname in 1881?

In 1881, 74 people were recorded with the Baumann surname. That placed it at #23,062 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Baumann surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 224 in 2016. That gives Baumann a modern rank of #18,164.

What does the Baumann surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to a person who worked as a builder or constructor.

What does the Baumann map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Baumann bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.