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

Denzler, 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 Denzler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denzler in America

Denzler is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denzler surname appeared 281 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 Denzler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denzler 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 Denzler

The surname Denzler has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Germanic root words "denz," meaning "bold" or "daring," and the suffix "-ler," which denotes a person or occupational name. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a bold or daring personality or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Denzler can be found in the town of Denzlingen, located in the southwestern region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The town's name, which dates back to the 8th century, is thought to be related to the surname, possibly indicating that the name originated from this area.

In the 13th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Dentzeler," appeared in the records of the city of Strasbourg, located in modern-day France but historically part of the Holy Roman Empire. This record suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

Historical figures who bore the surname Denzler include Johann Denzler, a German theologian and author who lived in the late 16th century and published works on religious subjects. Another notable Denzler was Hans Denzler (1572-1638), a Swiss painter and engraver known for his intricate woodcuts depicting biblical scenes.

In the 18th century, Johann Jakob Denzler (1706-1782) was a prominent Swiss mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

Later, in the 19th century, a German sculptor named Michael Denzler (1834-1900) gained recognition for his works in bronze and marble, many of which adorned public spaces and buildings throughout Germany.

The name Denzler has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany and Switzerland, such as Denzlingen in Baden-Württemberg, mentioned earlier, and Denzlerhof, a former village in the Black Forest region that no longer exists.

While the surname Denzler is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by notable figures in fields ranging from theology and art to mathematics and astronomy. Its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, where it likely referred to an individual with a bold or daring personality or occupation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denzler

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

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

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