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

Darensburg, 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 Darensburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darensburg in America

Darensburg is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darensburg surname appeared 168 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 Darensburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Darensburg 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 Darensburg

The surname Darensburg has its roots in Germany, originating in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "daren" meaning "to dare" or "to defy" and "burg" meaning "castle" or "fortified town." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in or near a castle or fortified town and had a reputation for being daring or defiant.

One of the earliest known records of the name Darensburg dates back to the 1600s in the region of Bavaria, where a family bearing this surname resided. The name was initially spelled "Darensburg" or variations such as "Darensburgh" and "Darensburger."

In the late 17th century, there are references to a Johannes Darensburg, a merchant from the town of Nuremberg, who traded goods throughout parts of Europe. His son, Wilhelm Darensburg (1679-1742), became a notable scholar and author, publishing several works on philosophy and theology.

During the 18th century, the Darensburg family began to spread across different regions of Germany and neighboring countries. In 1779, a record exists of a Hans Darensburg, a soldier in the Prussian army who fought in the War of the Bavarian Succession.

As the 19th century dawned, the Darensburg name made its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable figure was Otto Darensburg (1822-1901), a German-born engineer who immigrated to the United States and played a significant role in the construction of several railroads and bridges in the Midwest.

Another individual of note was Heinrich Darensburg (1856-1932), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who founded a successful manufacturing company in Chicago. He was known for his charitable contributions to various educational and cultural institutions.

Throughout the centuries, the Darensburg surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including academics, military personnel, entrepreneurs, and artists. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its rich history remains a testament to the enduring legacy of this German-origin surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darensburg

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

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

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