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

Engelking, 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 Engelking surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Engelking in America

Engelking is the 23515th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Engelking surname appeared 1,080 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 Engelking.

We can also compare 2010 data for Engelking 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 Engelking

The surname Engelking originated in Germany, specifically in the northern regions near the Baltic Sea. It is believed to have first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old German words "engel," meaning angel, and "king," referring to a ruler or leader. This combination suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been a person of authority or a respected figure within a religious community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Engelking can be found in the Lübeck City Archive, which contains documents dating back to the 14th century. The name is mentioned in a legal document from 1382, referring to a certain Johannes Engelking, a merchant from the city of Lübeck.

In the 15th century, the Engelking family established themselves as prominent landowners in the region of Pomerania, which at the time was part of the Holy Roman Empire. Historical records indicate that in 1487, a nobleman named Heinrich Engelking was granted a substantial tract of land by the Duke of Pomerania for his loyal service.

During the Renaissance period, the Engelking surname gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Engelking (1472-1538), a renowned theologian and reformer from the city of Rostock. He was a vocal supporter of Martin Luther's teachings and played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in northern Germany.

Another notable figure bearing the Engelking name was Christoph Engelking (1603-1672), a highly regarded jurist and legal scholar from the city of Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland). He served as a legal advisor to several dukes of Pomerania and authored several influential works on jurisprudence.

In the 18th century, the Engelking family had established branches in various parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring regions such as Silesia (now part of Poland) and East Prussia (now divided between Poland, Russia, and Lithuania). One prominent member of the family during this period was Johann Friedrich Engelking (1718-1793), a successful merchant and civic leader in the city of Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland).

Throughout the centuries, the Engelking surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including clergy, scholars, merchants, and landowners. While the name originated in northern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, reflecting the migration patterns of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Engelking

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

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

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