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

Hengstenberg, 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 Hengstenberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hengstenberg in America

Hengstenberg is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hengstenberg surname appeared 105 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 Hengstenberg.

The history of the last name Hengstenberg

The surname "HENGSTENBERG" is of German origin and dates back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in Lower Saxony, a region in northwestern Germany. The name is derived from the Old German words "hengst," meaning stallion, and "berg," meaning mountain or hill, suggesting a connection to a place where stallions were kept or bred.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a collection of medieval charters and deeds from the region of Westphalia, dated around the 12th century. The name appears as "Hengestenberch," referring to a person or family associated with a particular location.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Hengstenberge" and "Hengestenberg," in historical records and documents from the area around the cities of Osnabrück and Münster. These records often mention individuals with the surname holding positions of authority or owning land and property.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name gained prominence with several notable figures bearing the surname Hengstenberg. One such individual was Johann Hengstenberg (1530-1597), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Westphalia.

Another prominent figure was Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg (1802-1869), a German Lutheran theologian and biblical scholar. He was a leading figure in the Lutheran revival movement and served as the founder and editor of the influential journal, Evangelische Kirchenzeitung.

In the 19th century, Hermann Hengstenberg (1825-1868), a German philologist and linguist, made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit and comparative philology. He was a professor at the University of Berlin and authored several influential works on the subject.

The surname "HENGSTENBERG" also appears in historical records and documents related to the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), a prolonged conflict that ravaged much of central Europe. Several individuals bearing this name were mentioned in connection with military service or as victims of the war's devastating effects.

Over the centuries, the surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including agriculture, theology, academia, and public service. Its connection to the Old German words "hengst" and "berg" has persisted, serving as a reminder of the name's origins and the region from which it emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hengstenberg

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

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

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