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

Dannenbring, 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 Dannenbring surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dannenbring in America

Dannenbring is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dannenbring surname appeared 135 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 Dannenbring.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dannenbring 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 Dannenbring

The surname "DANNENBRING" is of German origin and is believed to have originated in the 16th century. It is derived from the German words "Tannen" meaning "fir tree" and "Bring" which translates to "well" or "spring." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name referring to a location with a well or spring near a fir tree or fir forest.

Historically, the name is first documented in the town records of Bamberg, Bavaria, dating back to 1572. These records mention a "Hans Dannenbring," who was a local farmer. The name also appears in the parish registers of Nuremberg in 1598, with a "Gregor Dannenbring" listed as a resident.

In the 17th century, the name can be found in the church records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a "Katherina Dannenbring" was born in 1632. During this period, variations in spelling such as "Dannenbrinck" and "Dannenbrunnen" were also common.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname was Johann Dannenbring (1640-1712), a Lutheran clergyman and author from Bamberg. He published several theological works during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Christoph Dannenbring (1688-1756), a German jurist and professor of law at the University of Göttingen. He was widely respected for his legal scholarship and wrote several treatises on civil and canon law.

In the 19th century, the name appeared in the records of the city of Leipzig, where a "Friedrich Dannenbring" (1812-1879) was a successful merchant and philanthropist. He established several charitable foundations and donated funds for the construction of schools and hospitals in the region.

The surname also spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands, where a notable bearer was Willem Dannenbring (1871-1945), a Dutch military officer and colonial administrator who served in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia).

Another significant individual was Elise Dannenbring (1892-1976), a German novelist and playwright. Her works often explored themes of social justice and the struggles of women in early 20th century Germany.

While the surname is relatively uncommon, it continues to be found in various parts of Germany and among German diaspora communities around the world, reflecting its rich history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dannenbring

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

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

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