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

Denbleyker, 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 Denbleyker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denbleyker in America

Denbleyker is the 48800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denbleyker surname appeared 432 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 Denbleyker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denbleyker 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 Denbleyker

The surname DENBLEYKER is thought to have originated in the Netherlands during the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "den" meaning "the" and "bleyker" which referred to a bleacher or whitener of linen or cloth. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the textile trade, perhaps as bleachers or launderers by profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DENBLEYKER surname can be found in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a Johannes DENBLEYKER was listed as a member in 1597. This provides evidence that the name was already in use by the end of the 16th century in the Netherlands.

In the 17th century, the DENBLEYKER surname began to appear in various Dutch historical records and documents. For example, a merchant named Pieter DENBLEYKER was mentioned in the shipping logs of the Dutch East India Company in 1628, indicating that some members of the family had achieved a certain level of prominence and wealth by this time.

As the Dutch colonized parts of North America in the 17th and 18th centuries, the DENBLEYKER surname also made its way across the Atlantic. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World was Gerrit DENBLEYKER, who was born in 1671 in the Dutch colony of New Netherland (present-day New York).

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the DENBLEYKER surname. One such figure was Willem DENBLEYKER (1708-1784), a Dutch painter and engraver who was renowned for his landscapes and architectural scenes. Another was Johanna DENBLEYKER (1816-1891), a Dutch feminist and advocate for women's rights who campaigned for equal educational opportunities for girls.

In the 19th century, the DENBLEYKER family also produced several notable figures in the United States. One was Henry DENBLEYKER (1832-1906), a successful businessman and banker in New York City. Another was Catharina DENBLEYKER (1841-1923), a prominent philanthropist and advocate for social reform in Philadelphia.

While the DENBLEYKER surname is not among the most common surnames in the world today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and continents, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have borne this name over the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denbleyker

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

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

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