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

Infanger, 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 Infanger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Infanger in America

Infanger is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Infanger surname appeared 225 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 Infanger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Infanger 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 Infanger

The surname INFANGER is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Middle High German word "infanger," which referred to an official responsible for apprehending and imprisoning criminals within a certain jurisdiction or territorial area.

In medieval Germany, the position of "infanger" was a vital role within the administrative and legal systems of the time. These officials were granted authority by local lords or rulers to maintain order and enforce laws within their designated areas of responsibility.

The earliest known record of the surname INFANGER can be found in the archives of the city of Nuremberg, dating back to the late 1300s. A document from 1387 mentions a certain "Hans Infanger," who is believed to have held the position of an infanger within the city's jurisdiction.

As time passed, the surname INFANGER spread across various regions of Germany, with some families adopting variations in spelling, such as "Infänger" or "Infenger." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

One notable individual bearing the surname INFANGER was Johann Infanger (1532-1599), a German Protestant theologian and educator from Saxony. He served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg and was known for his contributions to the Lutheran reformation.

Another historical figure was Friedrich Infanger (1679-1743), a German composer and organist from Saxony. He is particularly remembered for his compositions for organ and church music.

In the 18th century, the INFANGER surname found its way to the United States, with some of the earliest recorded instances being in Pennsylvania. One example is Jacob Infanger (1725-1802), a German immigrant who settled in Berks County and became a prominent landowner and farmer.

Moving into the 19th century, we find mentions of Carl Infanger (1815-1888), a German-American architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings in St. Louis, Missouri, including the St. Louis City Hall.

Finally, in more recent times, there was Hans Infanger (1910-1997), a Swiss artist and printmaker renowned for his woodcuts and etchings depicting rural life and landscapes in Switzerland.

While the surname INFANGER may not be as widespread as some others, its rich history and origins in medieval Germany's administrative and legal systems make it a unique and intriguing name with a fascinating story to tell.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Infanger

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

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

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