UK surname
A German occupational surname referring to a scribe or bookkeeper.
In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Buchman surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 8, ranked #37,829, down from #33,110 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Devonport Stonehouse, East, Old or West Kilpatrick and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Buchman is 128 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 60.0%.
1881 census count
5
Ranked #33,110
Modern count
8
2016, ranked #37,829
Peak year
1861
128 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Buchman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Buchman surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 36 | #26,838 |
| 1861 | historical | 128 | #17,375 |
| 1881 | historical | 5 | #33,110 |
| 1891 | historical | 103 | #23,558 |
| 1901 | historical | 38 | #29,914 |
| 1911 | historical | 35 | #29,478 |
| 1997 | modern | 10 | #37,060 |
| 1998 | modern | 10 | #37,048 |
| 1999 | modern | 10 | #37,072 |
| 2000 | modern | 10 | #37,001 |
| 2001 | modern | 10 | #36,852 |
| 2002 | modern | 9 | #37,051 |
| 2003 | modern | 13 | #36,620 |
| 2004 | modern | 13 | #36,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 12 | #36,936 |
| 2006 | modern | 10 | #37,224 |
| 2007 | modern | 10 | #37,335 |
| 2008 | modern | 9 | #37,473 |
| 2009 | modern | 10 | #37,446 |
| 2010 | modern | 11 | #37,411 |
| 2011 | modern | 14 | #37,115 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 7 | #37,909 |
| 2014 | modern | 7 | #37,929 |
| 2015 | modern | 7 | #37,920 |
| 2016 | modern | 8 | #37,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Devonport Stonehouse, East, Old or West Kilpatrick, Lambeth, St Anne Limehouse and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devonport Stonehouse, East | Devon |
| 2 | Old or West Kilpatrick | Dunbarton |
| 3 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | St Anne Limehouse | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Buchman surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Buchman, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Buchman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Buchman household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Buchman is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Buchman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Buchman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Buchman is of German origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Buche," meaning beech tree, and the suffix "-man," indicating a person associated with or living near beech trees.
The name was most prevalent in the regions of southern Germany, particularly Bavaria and the Rhineland. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, appearing in various records and manuscripts from that period.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Buchman name was Hans Buchman, a farmer from the village of Buchheim in Bavaria, mentioned in a land grant document from the year 1274. The name was also found in the Weissenau Monastery records of 1312, referring to a certain Konrad Buchman, a woodcutter from the nearby town of Biberach.
In the 15th century, the name Buchman appeared in the Cologne Memorienbuch, a record of citizens and their contributions to the city. Johann Buchman, a respected merchant from Cologne, was listed in the year 1472.
During the 16th century, the Buchman surname gained prominence with the birth of Johann Buchman (1484-1542), a German theologian and reformer who advocated for the separation of church and state. He is considered one of the leading figures of the Protestant Reformation.
Another notable bearer of the Buchman name was Georg Buchman (1608-1688), a German philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the development of calculus and the study of infinite series.
In the 18th century, the Buchman family produced Johann Buchman (1724-1803), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Saxe-Weimar. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during his time.
The 19th century saw the birth of Carl Buchman (1825-1892), a German-American architect who designed several prominent buildings in Chicago, including the iconic Water Tower and the Chicago Board of Trade Building.
Throughout its history, the Buchman surname has been associated with various occupations, including farmers, woodcutters, merchants, theologians, philosophers, musicians, and architects, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of its bearers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Buchman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 4 Buchmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.25x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 3 Buchmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 115.83x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Marylebone London | 3 | 115.83x |
| Staplehurst | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Westminster St Margaret | 1 | 434.78x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Buchman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Denine | 1 |
| Jane | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Buchman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Buchman households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Brickmaker | 1 |
| Commercial Traller | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Buchman surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 8 in 2016. That gives Buchman a modern rank of #37,829.
A German occupational surname referring to a scribe or bookkeeper.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Buchman bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.