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

Denstedt, 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 Denstedt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denstedt in America

Denstedt is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denstedt surname appeared 102 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 Denstedt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denstedt 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 Denstedt

The surname Denstedt has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Germanic words "den" meaning valley or dell, and "stedt" which translates to place or location, suggesting that the name likely originated from a specific place or settlement located in a valley.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the records of the town of Halberstadt, located in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, where a certain Hans Denstedt was mentioned as a resident in the year 1547. This suggests that the name may have originated from this region or a nearby area.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical records across various German states, including Saxony, Brandenburg, and Mecklenburg. One notable individual from this era was Johann Denstedt, a composer and organist who lived from 1628 to 1693, and was known for his contributions to the development of the Baroque music style.

As the centuries progressed, the name spread to other parts of Europe, with some Denstedts emigrating to other countries. In the 18th century, a family by the name of Denstedt settled in the Netherlands, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders.

One of the most notable figures bearing the Denstedt name was Friedrich Denstedt, a German military officer and strategist who played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1775 and served in the Prussian army, participating in several major battles against Napoleon's forces.

Another prominent individual was Karl Denstedt, a German architect and urban planner who lived from 1842 to 1912. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in Berlin and other German cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the 20th century, the name Denstedt continued to appear across various fields, including academia and the arts. One such individual was Hans Denstedt, a German painter and illustrator who was born in 1905 and gained recognition for his landscape and portrait works.

While the surname Denstedt is not among the most common in modern times, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its Germanic roots and the various individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries, leaving their mark in various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denstedt

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

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

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