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

Brendlinger, 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 Brendlinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brendlinger in America

Brendlinger is the 42030th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brendlinger surname appeared 517 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 Brendlinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brendlinger 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 Brendlinger

The surname "BRENDLINGER" is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the late medieval or early modern period. Its roots can be traced back to the German word "Bründlinger," which may have been derived from a place name or a descriptive term referring to a well or spring ("Brünnlein" in German).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BRENDLINGER" appears in a 16th-century census record from the town of Pforzheim, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The entry mentions a certain Hans Brendlinger, a blacksmith who lived and worked in the town during that time.

In the 17th century, the name "BRENDLINGER" can be found in various church records and municipal documents from the regions of Franconia and Swabia, both located in modern-day southern Germany. These records often provide insights into the occupations and social standings of individuals bearing this surname, such as farmers, artisans, and tradesmen.

Notable individuals with the surname "BRENDLINGER" include Johann Adam Brendlinger (1676-1744), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in Nuremberg. His works, including a renowned commentary on the Book of Revelation, were widely read and influential in his time.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Wilhelm Brendlinger (1798-1873), a German educator and educational reformer who advocated for progressive teaching methods and the incorporation of physical education into school curricula. His ideas and writings had a significant impact on the development of modern educational systems.

In the 19th century, the name "BRENDLINGER" appears in records from various parts of Germany, as well as in other German-speaking regions of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated to different areas, possibly due to economic or political factors.

One notable example from this period is Katharina Brendlinger (1825-1891), a German-Swiss painter and illustrator whose works depicting landscapes and rural life in Switzerland gained significant recognition during her lifetime.

As the 20th century approached, the "BRENDLINGER" surname continued to be found in various regions of Germany, with some individuals bearing this name also emigrating to other parts of the world, such as North America and Australia, in search of new opportunities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brendlinger

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

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

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