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

Brandenberger, 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 Brandenberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brandenberger in America

Brandenberger is the 31251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brandenberger surname appeared 742 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 Brandenberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brandenberger 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 Brandenberger

The surname Brandenberger is of German origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Brandenburg, which was a state in the northeastern part of present-day Germany. The name is likely derived from the combination of the German words "Brand," meaning "fire" or "burned area," and "Berg," meaning "hill" or "mountain."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Brandenberger name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of individuals bearing the name Brandenberger in various towns and villages within the Brandenburg region. For instance, a certain Henricus Brandenberger is mentioned in a document from the town of Zossen in 1378.

As the surname spread beyond its place of origin, variations in spelling emerged, such as Brandenberg, Brandenburger, and Brandenberger. Some of these variations were likely influenced by the local dialects and pronunciation differences in different regions.

One notable individual with the surname Brandenberger was Johann Brandenberger, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1670 to 1729. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran Church and served as a professor at the University of Halle.

Another individual of historical significance was Wilhelm Brandenberger, a German politician and member of the Reichstag (the Parliament of the German Empire) in the late 19th century. He was born in 1848 and played an active role in the political landscape of his time.

In the 16th century, there are records of a family named Brandenberger residing in the town of Neustadt an der Aisch, located in the region of Franconia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. This family was involved in various trades and professions, including metalworking and agriculture.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Johannes Brandenberger lived in the city of Nuremberg, which was a center of trade and craftsmanship in Germany. He was a renowned goldsmith and his works were highly sought after by the local nobility and wealthy merchants.

Another prominent individual with the Brandenberger name was Friedrich Brandenberger, a German architect who lived from 1767 to 1838. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city of Munich, including the Alte Pinakothek, one of the oldest art museums in Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brandenberger

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

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 Brandenberger 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 Brandenberger 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 Brandenberger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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