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

Funderburg, 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 Funderburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Funderburg in America

Funderburg is the 15066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Funderburg surname appeared 1,958 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Funderburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Funderburg 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 Funderburg

The surname Funderburg is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the German region of Bavaria, specifically in the town of Funderburg. The name is derived from the Old German words "funder" and "burg," which translates to "fire tower." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near or worked in a fire tower, which was a common structure in medieval times used for signaling and defense.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Funderburg name appears in a 1412 land deed from the town of Funderburg, which mentions a certain Johann Funderburg as a landowner. This document provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region by the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Funderburg family appears to have spread beyond Bavaria, with records showing individuals bearing the name in other parts of Germany, such as Saxony and Thuringia. One notable figure from this period was Hans Funderburg (1522-1589), a skilled blacksmith and metalworker who was renowned for his intricate ironwork designs.

As the Funderburg name continued to spread throughout Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Funderberg, Funderbergh, and Fundenberg. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Funderburg family settled in the Alsace region of France, where they became prominent winemakers. One of the most successful members of this branch was Johann Friedrich Funderburg (1745-1821), whose Funderburg Riesling was highly regarded throughout Europe.

Another notable figure was Karl Funderburg (1874-1942), a German architect who was known for his innovative designs and his contributions to the Bauhaus movement. His most famous work is the Funderburg House in Berlin, which is considered a masterpiece of early modernist architecture.

As the Funderburg name spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, it continued to be associated with various occupations and professions, including artisans, merchants, and academics. While not as widespread as some other German surnames, the Funderburg name has left its mark on history, reflecting the diverse and rich heritage of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Funderburg

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

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

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