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

Deninger, 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 Deninger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deninger in America

Deninger is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deninger surname appeared 146 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 Deninger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deninger 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 Deninger

The surname DENINGER is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Bavarian region of Germany, where it was likely a locational name derived from the place name "Deningen" or a similar variation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DENINGER surname can be found in the German town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Johannes Deninger is mentioned in official records from the year 1389. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 14th century.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname have emerged, such as Denninger, Denniger, and Denhinger. These slight alterations were likely due to regional dialects and the influence of local scribes who recorded the name in different ways.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the DENINGER surname was Johann Deninger, a German theologian and reformer born in Nuremberg in 1515. He played a significant role in the Reformation movement, advocating for religious reforms and publishing several influential works during his lifetime.

Another individual of historical significance was Maria Deninger, a German midwife and herbalist who lived in the early 18th century. Her expertise in natural remedies and midwifery practices earned her a reputation in her local community and beyond.

Moving forward to the 19th century, we find mentions of Friedrich Deninger, a German architect born in 1800 in Munich. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in his home city, including the Alte Pinakothek art museum.

In the realm of literature, the DENINGER surname is associated with the German writer and playwright Gustav Deninger, who lived from 1843 to 1918. His works, which explored social and political themes of his time, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural landscape of late 19th-century Germany.

Finally, a more recent historical figure bearing the DENINGER surname is Rudolf Deninger, a German mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of topology. Born in 1915, his research and publications in the areas of algebraic topology and homotopy theory have left a lasting impact on the discipline.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deninger

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

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

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