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

Disner, 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 Disner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Disner in America

Disner is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Disner surname appeared 112 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 Disner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Disner 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 Disner

The surname DISNER is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Disner," which was an occupational name for a person who made or sold dishes or plates. In some cases, the name may also be a variant of the German word "Dissen," which referred to a specific type of bowl or dish.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DISNER surname dates back to a document from the town of Augsburg, Germany in the late 16th century, where a certain Hans DISNER was listed as a potter. Another early reference can be found in the church records of the village of Kirchheim, near Stuttgart, where a family by the name of DISNER was recorded in the 1620s.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the DISNER surname began to spread beyond Germany, with some families migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable bearer of the name was Johann DISNER (1625-1701), a German-born artist and engraver who worked in the Netherlands and is known for his intricate etchings of landscapes and cityscapes.

During the 19th century, the DISNER surname continued to gain prominence in various regions. One example is Wilhelm DISNER (1810-1878), a German-American farmer and vintner who settled in Missouri and played a significant role in the development of the local wine industry. Another notable figure was Louisa DISNER (1844-1924), an American educator and women's rights activist from Pennsylvania.

In the 20th century, the DISNER surname was carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. One such person was Kurt DISNER (1906-1987), a German-born sculptor and artist who gained recognition for his modernist works. Another was Alfred DISNER (1921-2003), an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Congressman from Illinois.

While these are just a few examples, the DISNER surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and multiple countries. Its origins can be traced back to the German language and the occupation of dish-making, a trade that likely played a significant role in shaping the lives of early DISNER families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Disner

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

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

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