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

Dusthimer, 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 Dusthimer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dusthimer in America

Dusthimer is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dusthimer surname appeared 109 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 Dusthimer.

The history of the last name Dusthimer

The surname Dusthimer has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in the areas that now encompass parts of modern-day Germany and Switzerland. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, somewhere between the 13th and 15th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in historical records from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria, Germany. An entry dated 1489 mentions a certain Hans Dusthimer, who was a local craftsman and merchant.

The name Dusthimer is thought to have derived from the Old High German words "dust" (meaning dust or haze) and "heim" (meaning home or dwelling). This suggests that the surname may have originally referred to someone who lived in a dusty or hazy area, or perhaps someone who worked in a trade that involved dealing with dust or haze, such as a miller or a blacksmith.

Another theory suggests that the name may have been connected to a specific place or location, perhaps a village or hamlet with a name that incorporated the word "dust" or a similar-sounding term.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the name has undergone various changes and variations, including Dustheimer, Dustheimer, Dusthaimer, and Dusthaymer, among others.

One notable figure in history who bore this surname was Johann Dusthimer (1492-1568), a German painter and engraver who was active in the city of Augsburg during the Renaissance period. His works, which included religious paintings and intricate engravings, were highly regarded in his time and are now considered important examples of the German Renaissance art.

Another individual of note was Katharina Dusthimer (1624-1699), a midwife and herbalist from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. She was widely respected for her knowledge of traditional medicine and her skills in assisting with childbirth, and her practices were documented in several historical records from the region.

In the 18th century, there was a renowned clockmaker named Hans-Georg Dusthimer (1712-1784) who hailed from the Black Forest region of Germany. His intricate and beautifully crafted clocks were highly prized by nobility and wealthy patrons throughout Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, one can find references to a German-Swiss philosopher and writer named Karl Dusthimer (1822-1895), who wrote extensively on topics of ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of human consciousness.

Finally, in the early 20th century, there was a German-American engineer named Friedrich Dusthimer (1879-1942) who played a significant role in the development of early automotive technologies, working closely with companies like Daimler and Benz.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dusthimer

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

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 Dusthimer 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.

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

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