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

Dambacher, 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 Dambacher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dambacher in America

Dambacher is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dambacher surname appeared 264 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 Dambacher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dambacher 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 Dambacher

The surname Dambacher is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational surname, derived from the Germanic word "dam" meaning pond or pool, and the suffix "-bach" meaning stream or brook. This suggests that the name likely originated in an area where a stream or brook flowed near a pond or pool.

One of the earliest recorded references to this surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Bremensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Archdiocese of Bremen, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears as "Dambacher," indicating its longstanding presence in the region.

In the 14th century, the name Dambacher appeared in various records from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. This town was known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and was an important trading center during that time period.

A notable figure bearing this surname was Johannes Dambacher, a German scholar and theologian who lived from 1445 to 1510. He was a professor at the University of Ingolstadt and wrote several works on philosophy and theology.

Another individual of historical significance was Christoph Dambacher, born in 1568 in Nuremberg, Germany. He was a skilled goldsmith and engraver, renowned for his intricate metalwork and engravings adorning various religious artifacts and jewellery.

In the 17th century, the name Dambacher surfaced in the records of the town of Bamberg, located in the region of Upper Franconia, Bavaria. This town was an important center for the production of high-quality pottery and ceramics during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in a place name can be found in the village of Dambachtal, located in the district of Donau-Ries, Bavaria. The name of the village literally translates to "Dambach Valley," reflecting the origins of the surname.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Johann Dambacher, a German composer and organist who lived from 1719 to 1784. He was renowned for his church music compositions and served as the organist at the Basilica of St. Michael in Bamberg.

Throughout its history, the surname Dambacher has been associated with various regions of Germany, particularly Bavaria and the surrounding areas. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, reflecting the geographical features and settlements where the name first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dambacher

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

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

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