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

Dovenbarger, 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 Dovenbarger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dovenbarger in America

Dovenbarger is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dovenbarger surname appeared 228 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 Dovenbarger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dovenbarger 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 Dovenbarger

The surname Dovenbarger is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany or Switzerland. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 16th century, although its origins may stretch even further back in time.

One theory suggests that the name Dovenbarger is derived from a combination of the Germanic words "duben" and "berg," which translate to "dove" and "mountain" or "hill," respectively. This could indicate that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a particular mountain or hill where doves were commonly found.

Another possibility is that the name is a locational surname, referring to a specific place or region from which the original bearers of the name hailed. In this case, the name might have been derived from a place name that incorporated elements similar to "duben" and "berg," although the exact location remains uncertain.

In terms of historical references, the Dovenbarger name does not appear to have been prominently featured in major manuscripts or records from medieval times, such as the Domesday Book. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore this surname throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Dovenbarger surname was Johann Dovenbarger, a German-born farmer who immigrated to Pennsylvania in the late 17th century. He was among the first wave of German settlers to establish a presence in the American colonies.

In the 19th century, there was a prominent businessman named Heinrich Dovenbarger (1815-1892) who established a successful trading company in Bremen, Germany. His company played a significant role in facilitating trade between Germany and other European nations.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Dovenbarger (1879-1946), a German architect who was known for his innovative designs and his contributions to the development of modern architecture in the early 20th century.

In the field of literature, there was a German writer named Gertrude Dovenbarger (1901-1978) who gained recognition for her novels and short stories that explored themes of family, relationships, and the human condition.

Lastly, in the realm of academia, there was a respected historian named Hans Dovenbarger (1920-2005) who specialized in the study of medieval Europe and authored several influential works on the subject.

While the Dovenbarger surname may not be among the most widely known or widely distributed surnames globally, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with various individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across different fields and disciplines over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dovenbarger

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Dovenbarger, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!