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

Herrenbruck, 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 Herrenbruck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herrenbruck in America

Herrenbruck is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herrenbruck surname appeared 147 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 Herrenbruck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herrenbruck 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 Herrenbruck

The surname Herrenbruck has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German words "Herren," meaning "lord" or "master," and "Bruck," meaning "bridge." This suggests that the name may have originated from a person who lived near a bridge owned by a lord or master.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Herrenbruck can be found in the parish records of the town of Wittenberg, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, in the year 1562. The entry mentions a certain Hans Herrenbruck, who was a blacksmith by trade.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various land records and tax rolls across different regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. This indicates that the Herrenbruck family had spread to different parts of the country by this time.

A notable figure bearing the surname Herrenbruck was Johann Herrenbruck (1654-1718), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg. He authored several scholarly works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Herrenbruck (1781-1854), a German military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Major General and was awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the name Herrenbruck can be found in records from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria. One such record mentions a certain Wilhelm Herrenbruck (1832-1901), who was a prominent merchant and town councilor.

Towards the end of the 19th century, some members of the Herrenbruck family emigrated to the United States and other parts of the world, seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Karl Herrenbruck (1872-1946), who settled in New York City and worked as a carpenter.

Another notable figure was Else Herrenbruck (1898-1978), a German-American artist and painter. She was born in Berlin but later moved to the United States, where she became known for her landscape and portrait paintings.

While the surname Herrenbruck may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage and history of Germany, carrying with it the echoes of a bygone era and the stories of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herrenbruck

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

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

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