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

Divelbiss, 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 Divelbiss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Divelbiss in America

Divelbiss is the 35993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Divelbiss surname appeared 623 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 Divelbiss.

We can also compare 2010 data for Divelbiss 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 Divelbiss

The surname DIVELBISS has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Württemberg, where it was first documented.

One of the earliest known references to the name DIVELBISS can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dated 1587. This record mentions a certain Johann DIVELBISS, a blacksmith by trade.

The name DIVELBISS is thought to be derived from the Old German word "dievel," meaning "devil," and "biss," meaning "bite." This combination may have referred to a person with a fiery or aggressive temperament or someone who was known for their sharp tongue.

In the 17th century, the DIVELBISS family spread to other parts of Germany, including the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. During this time, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as DIWELBISS and DEIBELBISS.

One notable individual bearing the DIVELBISS name was Hans DIVELBISS (1623-1698), a renowned clockmaker from Augsburg. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.

In the late 18th century, the DIVELBISS family started to migrate to other parts of the world, including North America. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States was in Pennsylvania, where a Johann Georg DIVELBISS settled in 1772.

Another prominent figure with the DIVELBISS surname was Friedrich DIVELBISS (1789-1857), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on ethics and morality.

As the DIVELBISS family continued to spread across Europe and the Americas, the name underwent further spelling variations, such as DIEVELBISS and DIEFENBISS.

One of the most notable individuals with the DIVELBISS name in more recent history was Wilhelm DIVELBISS (1889-1967), a German military officer who served in both World Wars and was awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery.

Throughout the centuries, the DIVELBISS name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, scholars, military personnel, and more, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Divelbiss

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

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

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