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

Naftzger, 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 Naftzger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naftzger in America

Naftzger is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naftzger surname appeared 316 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 Naftzger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naftzger 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 Naftzger

The surname NAFTZGER has its origins rooted in Germany, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "nafzagel," which referred to a particular type of woodworking tool used for shaping and carving wood. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname originally borne by a skilled woodworker or carpenter.

The earliest known references to the NAFTZGER surname can be found in historical records from the 14th century in the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. One such record, dated 1387, mentions a "Hans Naftzger" from the town of Augsburg, indicating the presence of this surname in the area during that time.

In the 16th century, the NAFTZGER name appears in various documents and records from the city of Nuremberg, a prominent center of craftsmanship and trade in the Holy Roman Empire. A notable figure bearing this surname was Johannes NAFTZGER, a master woodcarver who lived from 1520 to 1582 and was renowned for his intricate and detailed works adorning churches and buildings throughout the region.

As the centuries passed, the NAFTZGER surname spread to other parts of Germany, with some variations in spelling, such as NAFFZGER and NAFZGER, emerging in different locales. One notable individual from this period was Johann Wilhelm NAFTZGER (1667-1738), a respected Lutheran theologian and author from the town of Heidelberg.

In the 19th century, the NAFTZGER surname gained recognition beyond Germany's borders. Friedrich Wilhelm NAFTZGER (1814-1888), a German-born artist and engraver, achieved considerable fame for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes. His works were widely exhibited and collected throughout Europe and the United States.

Another prominent figure with the NAFTZGER surname was Max NAFTZGER (1876-1947), a German-American engineer who made significant contributions to the field of aeronautics. He played a crucial role in the development of early aircraft designs and was a pioneer in the study of aerodynamics and flight mechanics.

While the NAFTZGER surname may have originated from a humble occupation, it has since transcended its roots and left a lasting mark on various fields, from art and literature to engineering and theology, spanning several centuries of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naftzger

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

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

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