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

Damaske, 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 Damaske surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damaske in America

Damaske is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damaske surname appeared 174 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 Damaske.

We can also compare 2010 data for Damaske 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 Damaske

The surname DAMASKE has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Central Europe. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "damaschke," which referred to a type of damask fabric or linen that was commonly produced in the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name DAMASKE can be found in the "Deutsches Familiennamen-Lexikon" (German Family Names Lexicon), which dates back to the 14th century. This historical record suggests that individuals involved in the production or trade of damask fabrics may have adopted the name as a reference to their occupation.

In the 15th century, the DAMASKE surname appeared in various town records and municipal documents across German-speaking regions, particularly in areas known for textile manufacturing, such as Saxony and Silesia. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Johannes DAMASKE, a weaver from Görlitz (born circa 1420), and Anna DAMASKE, a merchant recorded in Zittau in 1487.

As the centuries progressed, the DAMASKE name spread across Central and Eastern Europe, with variations in spelling emerging due to regional dialects and language influences. In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Martin DAMASKE (1525-1597) was a renowned theologian and Protestant reformer from Wrocław, Silesia (now part of Poland).

During the 17th century, the DAMASKE surname gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Christian DAMASKE (1638-1711), a German composer and organist from Saxony. His contributions to sacred music and organ compositions were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable figure from this era was Johann DAMASKE (1670-1745), a German cartographer and engraver who created intricate maps and illustrations of various regions, some of which are still preserved in historical archives today.

As the centuries progressed, the DAMASKE name continued to be represented by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and tradespeople. While the exact origins of the name may remain shrouded in the mists of time, its connection to the rich textile heritage of Central Europe has endured as a testament to the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damaske

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

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

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