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

Druckenmiller, 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 Druckenmiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Druckenmiller in America

Druckenmiller is the 33499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Druckenmiller surname appeared 681 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 Druckenmiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Druckenmiller 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 Druckenmiller

The surname Druckenmiller is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where it was likely an occupational name for a printer or someone involved in the printing trade.

The name is derived from the German words "drucken," meaning "to print," and "Müller," which refers to a miller or someone who operates a mill. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely employed in the printing industry, possibly operating printing presses or working as printers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Druckenmiller can be found in the church records of the town of Pforzheim, located in Baden-Württemberg, dating back to the late 16th century. These records document the baptism of a child named Hans Druckenmiller in 1592.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Druckenmiller began to spread across various regions of Germany, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging. One such person was Johann Christoph Druckenmiller (1679-1743), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Nuremberg, who is credited with developing several innovative clock mechanisms.

Another significant figure was Friedrich Druckenmiller (1748-1822), a German theologian and author who served as a professor of theology at the University of Heidelberg. His works on biblical exegesis and church history were highly regarded during his time.

As the name spread beyond Germany, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Druckenmüller, Druckenmüler, and Druckenmühlner. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

One notable bearer of the name in the United States was Stanley Druckenmiller, born in 1953, a highly successful investor and philanthropist. He co-founded the hedge fund Duquesne Capital Management and is known for his substantial charitable contributions, particularly in the field of education.

Other historical figures with the surname Druckenmiller include Johann Georg Druckenmiller (1699-1771), a German engraver and cartographer who produced several notable maps and engravings, and Karl Druckenmiller (1827-1901), a German-born American businessman and real estate developer who played a significant role in the growth of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Druckenmiller

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

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

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