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

Dentler, 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 Dentler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dentler in America

Dentler is the 39607th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dentler surname appeared 555 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 Dentler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dentler 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 Dentler

The surname Dentler originated in Germany and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "dentler," which referred to a person who made or sold wooden tubs or buckets. The name may also be related to the German word "dente," meaning a small valley or depression in the landscape.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dentler can be found in a document from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dating back to 1387. The record mentions a "Hans Dentler," who was a member of the local guild of coopers (barrel makers).

In the 15th century, the Dentler name appeared in various records from the regions of Bavaria and Swabia in southern Germany. A notable figure from this period was Johann Dentler (1455-1517), a Catholic priest and theologian who played a role in the Reformation movement.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Dentler surname continued to be present in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Württemberg and Baden. One notable individual was Georg Dentler (1597-1668), a Lutheran pastor and author from the town of Markgröningen.

In the 18th century, the name Dentler began to spread beyond Germany as some members of the family emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. For example, Johannes Dentler (1723-1802) was a German-born clockmaker who settled in Pennsylvania, United States, and established a successful clockmaking business.

Another significant figure was Friedrich Dentler (1768-1842), a German-born architect and builder who worked in various cities across Europe, including Vienna, Prague, and St. Petersburg. His contributions to the architectural landscape of these cities can still be seen in some of the historic buildings he designed or renovated.

As the Dentler family continued to grow and spread across different regions, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as Denteler, Dentaler, and Dentner. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the German language and the occupations associated with woodworking and cooperage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dentler

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

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

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