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

Derflinger, 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 Derflinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derflinger in America

Derflinger is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derflinger surname appeared 359 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 Derflinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derflinger 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 Derflinger

The surname DERFLINGER has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "der Flinger," which referred to a maker or seller of arrows or darts. This occupation-based surname likely originated among those involved in the production or trade of these weapons during the medieval period.

The name's earliest known appearance is in the city of Nuremberg, where a record from 1542 mentions a certain Hans Derflinger, a fletcher by trade. This suggests that the name was already established in that region by the mid-16th century, although it may have existed earlier in other parts of Germany as well.

In the 17th century, the name DERFLINGER was found in various areas of southern Germany, including Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. One notable figure from this time was Georg Derflinger, a military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and was renowned for his skill as a cavalry leader.

As the surname spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Derfflinger, Dörflinger, and Dörfflingger. These variants likely reflected regional dialects and local pronunciation differences.

In the 18th century, a prominent bearer of the name was Friedrich Wilhelm von Derfflinger (1609-1695), a Prussian field marshal who distinguished himself in the wars against Sweden and France. His military achievements earned him a place in Prussian history and contributed to the prestige of the DERFLINGER name.

Another noteworthy individual was Johann Michael Derflinger (1757-1838), a German musician and composer who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of Prince-Bishop Hieronymus von Colloredo in Salzburg.

In the 19th century, Carl Derflinger (1835-1897) was a German architect known for his work on public buildings and churches in the Romanesque Revival style. His most famous creation was the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) in Leipzig, completed in 1905 after his death.

While the name DERFLINGER has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its historical significance and connections to occupations, military service, and cultural contributions remain firmly rooted in its German origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derflinger

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

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

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