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

Denler, 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 Denler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denler in America

Denler is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denler surname appeared 145 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 Denler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denler 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 Denler

The surname DENLER has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Denn" meaning "then" or "and then," suggesting a connection to a particular event or circumstance in the family's history. The name was primarily found in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest documented references to the DENLER surname can be found in the church records of the town of Rottenburg an der Laaber, Bavaria, where a certain Hans DENLER was mentioned in 1542. This entry suggests that the name was already established in that area by the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, a notable individual bearing the DENLER surname was Johann Christoph DENLER (1655-1707), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. His compositions, primarily for organ and choir, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Moving into the 18th century, the DENLER name appears in various records, including the birth of Johann Michael DENLER in 1706 in the town of Altötting, Bavaria. He later became a respected clockmaker and instrument maker, contributing to the region's rich tradition of craftsmanship.

As the DENLER family spread across different regions of Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as DENLERT, DENNLERT, and DENNLER. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal practices.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the DENLER surname was Friedrich Wilhelm DENLER (1809-1892), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and actively participated in the revolutionary movements of 1848-1849.

Another noteworthy individual from this period was August DENLER (1817-1891), a German architect and civil engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Dresden, including the former Stock Exchange and the Semper Opera House, which remains an iconic landmark in the city.

Throughout its history, the DENLER surname has been associated with various professions, including artisans, musicians, politicians, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denler

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

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

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