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

Dehner, 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 Dehner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dehner in America

Dehner is the 20664th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dehner surname appeared 1,281 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 Dehner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dehner 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 Dehner

The surname Dehner is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the German word "dehnen," meaning "to stretch" or "to extend." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations or activities involving stretching or extending materials, such as leather or textile workers.

In the late 15th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, including Dehner, Dener, and Denner, indicating potential variations in spelling and pronunciation. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, where a document from 1487 mentions a certain Hans Dehner, a leather tanner by trade.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Dehner surname gained prominence in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Silesia. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Dehner, a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig, who lived from 1587 to 1653, and Gottfried Dehner, a renowned 17th-century artist and engraver from Nuremberg.

In the 18th century, the Dehner name appeared in several historical records, including church registers and municipal documents. One notable figure was Johann Michael Dehner, a prominent Baroque architect and sculptor from Bamberg, who lived from 1694 to 1761. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout Bavaria.

As the 19th century dawned, the Dehner surname continued to be well-represented in various fields. One notable individual was Carl Friedrich Dehner, a German jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1805 to 1875. He made significant contributions to the development of German civil law and served as a judge in several courts.

Another notable figure from this period was Ernst Dehner, a German painter and illustrator who lived from 1840 to 1908. His works, which often depicted scenes from rural life and landscapes, gained significant recognition during his lifetime and are still celebrated today.

Throughout its history, the Dehner surname has been associated with various places in Germany, including villages and towns such as Dehnershausen, Dehnersmühle, and Dehnershof. These place names likely derived from individuals or families bearing the Dehner surname, reflecting their presence and influence in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dehner

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

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

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