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

Dierking, 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 Dierking surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dierking in America

Dierking is the 21609th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dierking surname appeared 1,207 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 Dierking.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dierking 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 Dierking

The surname Dierking has its origins in northern Germany, specifically in the region of Lower Saxony. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "dier," meaning "beast" or "animal," combined with the suffix "-king," which denoted possession or affiliation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dierking can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dated around the mid-13th century. This reference suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for individuals involved in animal husbandry or related occupations.

In the 14th century, a mention of the surname Dierking appears in the records of the city of Lüneburg, indicating that the name had spread to other parts of Lower Saxony by that time. It is possible that the name was associated with certain trades or professions related to animal farming or the management of livestock.

During the late medieval period, the Dierking surname began to surface in other regions of northern Germany, such as Mecklenburg and Pomerania. This suggests that individuals bearing this name may have migrated or relocated to these areas, contributing to the further dissemination of the surname.

One notable individual with the Dierking surname was Johannes Dierking, a theologian and reformer born in Lübeck in 1505. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement and was known for his writings and sermons advocating for religious reform.

Another prominent figure was Heinrich Dierking, a German composer and organist who lived from 1677 to 1738. He served as the court organist in Hanover and contributed to the development of early Baroque music in northern Germany.

In the 19th century, Carl Dierking (1828-1898), a German architect and urban planner, made significant contributions to the design and development of several cities in Prussia, including Berlin and Potsdam.

The Dierking surname also found its way to other parts of Europe through migration and settlement. For instance, Johann Dierking (1905-1975), a German-born American artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his public works and contributions to the art scene in the United States after emigrating in the 1920s.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dierking surname outside of Germany can be traced back to the Netherlands in the 16th century, where a merchant named Pieter Dierking is mentioned in historical records from the city of Amsterdam.

While the Dierking surname has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dierking

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

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

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