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

Icenhower, 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 Icenhower surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Icenhower in America

Icenhower is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Icenhower surname appeared 545 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 Icenhower.

We can also compare 2010 data for Icenhower 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 Icenhower

The surname "ICENHOWER" has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German words "eis" meaning ice and "hauer" meaning hewer or cutter, likely referring to someone whose occupation involved cutting or harvesting ice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ICENHOWER" can be found in the church records of a small village in the Bavarian region of Germany, where a man named Johann Icenhower was born in 1587. This particular spelling variation suggests that the name may have been influenced by the local dialect or regional pronunciation.

In the late 17th century, there are records of an Icenhower family residing in the town of Eisenach, which translates to "iron eye" in English. This connection to a place name containing the word "eis" (ice) further solidifies the potential link between the surname and its association with ice or cold temperatures.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several notable individuals bearing the surname "ICENHOWER" emerged. One such person was Wilhelm Icenhower (1765-1831), a German philosopher and writer who authored several influential works on ethics and morality. Another was Anna Icenhower (1799-1872), a renowned painter known for her stunning landscapes and portraits.

In the late 19th century, the name "ICENHOWER" began to appear in historical records in other parts of Europe as well, indicating that some members of the family had emigrated from Germany. One notable example is Dmitri Icenhower (1856-1923), a Russian entrepreneur who established a successful trade network across Eastern Europe.

As the 20th century dawned, the name "ICENHOWER" gained recognition in other parts of the world. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Dwight D. Icenhower (1890-1969), a renowned American military leader and the 34th President of the United States.

Throughout its history, the surname "ICENHOWER" has maintained its connection to its German roots and the potential association with occupations or activities related to ice or cold temperatures. While variations in spelling and pronunciation may have occurred over time, the core meaning and significance of this surname remain closely tied to its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Icenhower

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

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

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