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

Fuehrer, 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 Fuehrer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fuehrer in America

Fuehrer is the 30303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fuehrer surname appeared 772 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 Fuehrer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fuehrer 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 Fuehrer

The surname Fuehrer originated in the German language, derived from the word "führen," which means "to lead" or "to guide." It first emerged as a occupational surname during the Middle Ages, referring to individuals who were guides, leaders, or those who led groups or caravans along trade routes.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name Fuehrer appeared in various regions of present-day Germany, particularly in areas such as Bavaria and Saxony, where it was commonly used to identify individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their respective communities.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Fuehrer can be traced back to the 13th century, where it was mentioned in a medieval German manuscript from the city of Nuremberg. This record highlighted a certain Hans Fuehrer, who served as a respected guide and leader for local trade caravans.

During the 15th century, the name Fuehrer gained prominence in certain regions of Germany, and it was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority within guild organizations or local town councils. Notable examples include Johannes Fuehrer (1435-1502), a respected merchant and guild leader in the city of Hamburg, and Konrad Fuehrer (1460-1528), a prominent town councilor in the city of Erfurt.

As the centuries progressed, the Fuehrer surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artisans, and military leaders. One notable figure was Friedrich Fuehrer (1780-1856), a German historian and author who made significant contributions to the study of medieval German literature.

Another prominent individual bearing the Fuehrer surname was Karl Fuehrer (1818-1897), a distinguished German architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Munich, including the Alte Pinakothek art museum.

It is important to note that while the surname Fuehrer has a long and diverse history within German society, its contemporary associations have been heavily influenced by its use as the title adopted by Adolf Hitler during his role as the leader of Nazi Germany. However, this report focuses solely on the etymology and historical context of the surname itself, separate from its more recent and controversial connotations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fuehrer

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

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

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