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

Donnenwirth, 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 Donnenwirth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donnenwirth in America

Donnenwirth is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donnenwirth surname appeared 139 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 Donnenwirth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donnenwirth 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 Donnenwirth

The surname Donnenwirth is of German origin, first appearing in historical records dating back to the 16th century. It likely originated in the German states of Bavaria or Saxony, where it was commonly found among the local population. The name is derived from the German words "Donner," meaning thunder, and "Wirth," meaning innkeeper or host. This suggests that the name may have referred to an innkeeper or tavern owner who lived near a location associated with thunderstorms or loud noises.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in a church registry from the town of Ansbach, Bavaria, dated 1572, which mentions a Johannes Donnenwirth. Another early record comes from a land deed in the city of Leipzig, Saxony, from 1601, which lists a Christoph Donnenwirth as a property owner.

In the 17th century, the Donnenwirth name began to appear in various parts of central Europe, including the regions of Silesia (now part of Poland) and Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic). This was likely due to the migration of German-speaking populations during this period.

One notable individual with the Donnenwirth surname was Johann Gottfried Donnenwirth (1718-1788), a German theologian and author from Saxony. He wrote several religious texts and served as a pastor in various churches throughout his career.

Another significant figure was Karl Friedrich Donnenwirth (1801-1876), a Bavarian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Bavarian parliament in the mid-19th century.

In the 19th century, the Donnenwirth name began to spread further across Europe and even to other parts of the world. For example, a Johann Georg Donnenwirth (1823-1901) was a German-born immigrant to the United States, where he settled in Wisconsin and worked as a farmer.

Other notable individuals with the Donnenwirth surname include:

1. Maximilian Donnenwirth (1858-1932), a German-born architect who designed several buildings in Chicago, Illinois, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. Elise Donnenwirth (1874-1948), an Austrian painter and illustrator known for her landscape paintings and book illustrations.

3. Friedrich Donnenwirth (1890-1962), a German mathematician and university professor who made contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

While the Donnenwirth name has its roots in Germany and Central Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the historical regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it likely emerged as a surname associated with innkeepers or tavern owners.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donnenwirth

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

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

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