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

Hunsinger, 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 Hunsinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hunsinger in America

Hunsinger is the 10200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hunsinger surname appeared 3,158 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 Hunsinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hunsinger 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 Hunsinger

The surname Hunsinger has its origins traced back to Germany, where it first emerged in the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German words "hun" meaning "high" and "singer" referring to a singer or minstrel. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were known for their musical talents or performances.

The earliest recorded instances of the Hunsinger surname can be found in medieval German records and documents, particularly in regions such as Bavaria and Saxony. One notable example is a mention of a Hans Hunsinger in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Nuremberg, where he is listed as a court musician.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, the name began to spread across other parts of Europe, including Switzerland and Austria. During this period, variations in spelling also emerged, such as Huntzinger, Hunzinger, and Hünzinger, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic differences.

One of the earliest known Hunsingers was Johann Hunsinger, a German composer and organist who lived in the late 16th century and served as the court musician for the Elector of Saxony. His compositions and works have been preserved and studied by musicologists over the centuries.

Another notable figure was Hans Hunsinger, a Swiss clockmaker born in 1642 in Basel. He is renowned for his intricate and innovative clock designs, some of which can still be found in museums and collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, the name Hunsinger appeared in various records and documents in the United States, indicating that individuals with this surname had immigrated to the Americas from Germany and other parts of Europe. One such example is Peter Hunsinger, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the early 1700s and became a prominent farmer and landowner.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Hunsinger name continued to be associated with individuals of German descent, both in Europe and in the Americas. Some notable figures from this period include:

1. Wilhelm Hunsinger (1830-1905), a German-born American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to educational institutions in Pennsylvania.

2. Anna Hunsinger (1856-1932), a Swiss artist and painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

3. Friedrich Hunsinger (1879-1947), a German writer and journalist who chronicled the cultural and political changes in Germany during the early 20th century.

4. Ernst Hunsinger (1892-1968), a German-American architect and designer who played a significant role in the development of modernist architecture in the United States.

5. Gertrude Hunsinger (1906-1992), an American educator and advocate for women's rights, who worked tirelessly to promote gender equality in education and the workforce.

These individuals, along with many others, have contributed to the rich tapestry of the Hunsinger surname, reflecting its diverse historical roots and cultural significance across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hunsinger

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

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

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