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

Dantzler, 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 Dantzler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dantzler in America

Dantzler is the 8036th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dantzler surname appeared 4,117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dantzler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dantzler 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 Dantzler

The surname Dantzler has its origins in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "dantz," which means "dance" or "dancer."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a historical document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1487. The document mentions a certain Johannes Dantzler, who was a member of the local guild of dancers and entertainers. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked as dancers or performers.

In the 16th century, there are records of the Dantzler family residing in the town of Regensburg, which was a thriving center of trade and culture at the time. A notable member of the family was Hans Dantzler, a respected merchant who lived from around 1520 to 1589. His son, Peter Dantzler, followed in his footsteps and became a successful trader in the city.

As the Dantzler family spread across Germany, various spellings of the name emerged, including Danzler, Däntzler, and Dänzler. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Dantzler was Johann Dantzler, a renowned German composer and organist who lived from 1723 to 1795. He is particularly known for his contributions to the development of the organ concerto genre.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Dantzler, a German philosopher and academic who was born in 1809 and died in 1886. He was a professor at the University of Leipzig and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and metaphysics.

In the 19th century, the Dantzler family began to spread beyond Germany, with some members emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was that of Wilhelm Dantzler, who arrived in New York City in 1848 from the German state of Hesse.

Another significant individual was Karl Dantzler, a German-American engineer who lived from 1876 to 1945. He played a crucial role in the construction of several major bridges and infrastructure projects in the United States, including the George Washington Bridge in New York City.

While the surname Dantzler may not be as common as some other German names, it has a rich history that spans centuries and is associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, composers, philosophers, and engineers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dantzler

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

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

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