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

Deener, 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 Deener surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deener in America

Deener is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deener surname appeared 396 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 Deener.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deener 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 Deener

The surname DEENER is believed to have originated in Germany during the late Middle Ages, deriving from the Old German word "dener," which referred to a tenant farmer or agricultural laborer. This occupational name was likely given to individuals who worked on large estates or manors, tending to the land and crops.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the early 13th century. Here, a certain "Heinricus Dener" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1224.

Another historical reference can be found in the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch, a compilation of records from the former duchy of Württemberg, where a "Conradus Denner" is listed as a landowner in the village of Eningen in the year 1348.

As the name spread across various regions of Germany, it underwent various spellings and variations, such as Dehner, Dähner, and Dener. These regional variations likely contributed to the eventual emergence of the DEENER spelling.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Christoph Deener (1663-1722), a German theologian and author from Saxony, known for his works on Protestant theology and biblical exegesis.

Another figure of historical significance was Johann Gottfried Deener (1705-1782), a German-born physician and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of botany and mineralogy. He served as a professor at the University of Marburg and was a member of several prestigious scientific societies of his time.

In the realm of literature, mention can be made of Friedrich Wilhelm Deener (1768-1848), a German poet and writer who gained recognition for his lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic literary movement.

The name also found its way into the military annals, with Karl Deener (1822-1890), a Prussian officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War and later became a renowned military strategist and author on military tactics.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the influence of Heinrich Deener (1875-1957), a prominent German architect and urban planner who left his mark on the cityscape of Berlin and other major cities through his innovative designs and urban renewal projects.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals bearing the surname DEENER, which has its roots in the agricultural traditions of medieval Germany and has since spread across various professions and areas of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deener

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

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

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