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

Engelbert, 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 Engelbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Engelbert in America

Engelbert is the 32396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Engelbert surname appeared 710 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 Engelbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Engelbert 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 Engelbert

The surname Engelbert originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the early Middle Ages, around the 10th century. It is derived from the Germanic words "angel," meaning "messenger of God," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "famous." The name likely referred to someone who was considered a messenger or representative of the Christian faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Engelbert name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Sancti Galli, a medieval manuscript from the 9th century that documented land transactions in the area around the Abbey of St. Gallen in modern-day Switzerland. The name appears in various spellings, such as Engelbert, Engilbert, and Engelbertus.

The Engelbert name gained prominence in the 12th century with the rise of Engelbert of Cologne (1185-1225), a renowned Archbishop and statesman who played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire. He was known for his efforts to promote peace and justice and was eventually canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

Another notable figure with the Engelbert surname was Engelbert II of Nassau (1451-1504), a count who ruled over the County of Nassau-Dillenburg in modern-day Germany. He was an influential figure in the region and played a role in the political and religious turmoil of the Reformation period.

In the realm of literature, Engelbert Kaempfer (1651-1716) was a German naturalist and writer who traveled extensively in Asia and published several books about his experiences and observations. His work, "Amoenitatum Exoticarum," was an important early contribution to the study of botany and natural history.

Moving into the 19th century, Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921) was a German composer best known for his opera "Hansel and Gretel," which has become a beloved classic in the operatic repertoire. The opera's premiere in 1893 was a major success and cemented Humperdinck's reputation as a talented composer.

Finally, in the 20th century, Engelbert Dollfuss (1892-1934) was an Austrian politician who served as the Chancellor of Austria from 1932 until his assassination in 1934. He played a significant role in the turbulent political climate of the interwar period and was known for his efforts to combat the rise of Nazi influence in Austria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Engelbert

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

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

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