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

Massenburg, 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 Massenburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Massenburg in America

Massenburg is the 16765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Massenburg surname appeared 1,704 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 Massenburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Massenburg 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 Massenburg

The surname Massenburg is of German origin, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Saxony-Anhalt, which was formerly part of the Holy Roman Empire. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "masse," meaning "mass" or "large quantity," and "burg," meaning "fortified town" or "castle."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Massenburg can be found in the parish records of the town of Quedlinburg, dating back to 1487. These records mention a certain Johann Massenburg, a local landowner and merchant.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Massenburg name began to spread across various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the cities of Leipzig and Dresden. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period, including Heinrich Massenburg (1532-1601), a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Leipzig.

In the 18th century, the Massenburg family gained prominence in the world of politics and military service. Johann Friedrich Massenburg (1712-1784) was a Prussian general who served under King Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War. His grandson, Wilhelm von Massenburg (1782-1857), followed in his footsteps and became a respected military officer in the Prussian army.

As the Massenburg family continued to grow and disperse across Europe, some members emigrated to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada. One notable figure was Hans Massenburg (1845-1922), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful businessman and philanthropist.

Another individual of significance was Clara Massenburg (1879-1964), a feminist activist and writer from Berlin. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a crucial role in the suffrage movement in Germany during the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Massenburg has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from military service and academia to business and politics. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Massenburg

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

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

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