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Early Origins of the Lohmann family

The surname Lohmann was first found in Thuringia, where the family was known for its contributions to the prosperity and culture of the emerging feudal society. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions.

Early History of the Lohmann family

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Lohmann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lehman, Lehrman, Lehrmann, Lehrnmann, Lehrnman, Lehenmann, Leheman, Lohman and many more.

Early Notables of the Lohmann family

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Lohmann Ranking

In the United States, the name Lohmann is the 11,832nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Lohmann migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lohmann Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johann Henrich Lohmann, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 2
  • Peter Henr Lohmann, who landed in America in 1777 2
  • Johann Lohmann, who landed in America in 1783 2
  • Hars Lohmann, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1786-1808 2
Lohmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John P Lohmann, who landed in New York in 1835 2
  • Gerh Lohmann, aged 53, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1843 2
  • Adam Lohmann, aged 5, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1843 2
  • Engel Lohmann, aged 18, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1843 2
  • Carl Lohmann, aged 26, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1845 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

New Zealand Lohmann migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Lohmann Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Frederick Lohmann, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Aloe" in 1863

Contemporary Notables of the name Lohmann (post 1700) +

  • Paul Lohmann, American cinematographer
  • Katie Lohmann (b. 1980), American model and actress
  • Martin B. Lohmann, American Democratic Party politician, Real estate and insurance business; Member of Illinois State House of Representatives 30th District, 1923-33; Member of Illinois State Senate 30th District, 1933-53 3
  • Deania Lohmann, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 2nd District, 1988 3
  • Ulf Lohmann, German electronic music producer
  • Theodor Christian Lohmann (1831-1905), 19th century German administrative lawyer, civil servant and social reformer
  • Julia Lohmann (b. 1977), English multidisciplinary designer
  • Henry Lohmann (1924-1967), Danish film actor


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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