Find out how popular the last name Adelsberger is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Adelsberger.

Adelsberger, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Adelsberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adelsberger in America

Adelsberger is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adelsberger surname appeared 429 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Adelsberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adelsberger to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Adelsberger

The surname Adelsberger is of German origin, and it dates back to the late Middle Ages. The name is believed to have originated in the town of Adelsberg, now known as Postojna, located in present-day Slovenia. The town's name is derived from the Slovenian word "jama," which means "cave," referring to the famous Postojna Cave system in the area.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Adelsberger can be found in the 15th century, when it appeared in various documents and records from the Duchy of Carniola, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire at the time. One notable early bearer of the name was Hans Adelsberger, a merchant and trader who lived in the town of Adelsberg in the late 1400s.

Throughout the centuries, the Adelsberger surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Adelsperg, Adelsberg, and Adelspergher. These variations often reflected regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

In the 16th century, the Adelsberger family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding positions of influence and authority. Johann Adelsberger (1520-1589) was a well-known scholar and professor of theology at the University of Vienna, while his brother, Michael Adelsberger (1528-1597), served as a magistrate in the town of Adelsberg.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Adelsberger name began to spread beyond the borders of present-day Slovenia, as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe. One notable figure from this era was Friedrich Adelsberger (1677-1742), a German composer and organist who was active in the courts of Saxony and Bohemia.

As the Adelsberger family continued to grow and disperse, some members achieved notable accomplishments in various fields. For instance, Johann Adelsberger (1810-1891) was a renowned Austrian botanist and naturalist, while Karl Adelsberger (1824-1888) was a German-American architect who designed several prominent buildings in Chicago.

Another significant bearer of the Adelsberger name was Elisabeth Adelsberger (1856-1924), a German-born American educator and activist who played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States. She co-founded the German-American Alliance for Woman Suffrage and worked tirelessly to secure voting rights for women.

Over the centuries, the Adelsberger surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of history and culture in their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adelsberger

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Adelsberger.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Adelsberger was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adelsberger has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Adelsberger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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