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

Dieringer, 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 Dieringer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dieringer in America

Dieringer is the 22450th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dieringer surname appeared 1,146 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 Dieringer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dieringer 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 Dieringer

The surname Dieringer is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and surrounding areas.

The name Dieringer is thought to be derived from the German word "dieringer," which referred to a person who was a maker or seller of dierlings, a type of small, round bread or pastry that was popular during that time. This occupation-based surname was not uncommon in medieval times, as many surnames were derived from the trades or professions of individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dieringer can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. The name appears in the section detailing the history of the city of Nuremberg, suggesting that there were individuals bearing this surname residing in the area during the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Dieringer surname is documented in various church records and town registers across southern Germany. Notable individuals from this period include Hans Dieringer (1525-1592), a prominent baker and merchant in the city of Augsburg, and Magdalena Dieringer (1547-1618), a respected herbalist and midwife in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

As the centuries progressed, the Dieringer name spread to other regions of Germany and beyond. In the 18th century, Johannes Dieringer (1703-1776) was a respected clockmaker in the town of Schwabach, known for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs.

During the 19th century, the Dieringer surname gained recognition in the field of academia. Wilhelm Dieringer (1815-1892) was a renowned German philologist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts.

Another notable figure was Katherina Dieringer (1842-1921), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Bavaria. She established several schools for girls and fought tirelessly to improve educational opportunities for women in the region.

While the surname Dieringer is still found predominantly in Germany and other German-speaking regions, it has also been carried by individuals who immigrated to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia, over the past few centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dieringer

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

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

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