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

Pfannebecker, 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 Pfannebecker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pfannebecker in America

Pfannebecker is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pfannebecker surname appeared 115 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 Pfannebecker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pfannebecker 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 Pfannebecker

The surname PFANNEBECKER originated in Germany, first appearing in the 14th century. It is derived from the German words "Pfanne" meaning "pan" and "Becker" meaning "baker". This suggests the name originally referred to someone who baked goods using a pan, likely a baker by trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PFANNEBECKER dates back to 1396, found in records from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, Germany. The name is spelled "Pfannenbecker" in these early documents, indicating a slight variation in spelling over time.

In the 15th century, a Hans Pfannebecker was listed as a resident of the city of Nuremberg, a major center for trade and commerce in that era. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the baking profession.

The name PFANNEBECKER also appeared in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Duchy of Saxony, dating back to the 16th century. This suggests the name had spread to other regions of Germany by that time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Pfannebecker (1600-1672) was a respected Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony. His works included commentaries on various books of the Bible, demonstrating the name's presence among the educated classes.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Pfannebecker (1784-1848), a German painter and engraver from Saxony-Anhalt. His landscape paintings and etchings gained recognition in the early 19th century, showcasing the artistic talents of those bearing this surname.

The 19th century also saw the birth of Gustav Pfannebecker (1859-1936), a German architect and urban planner from Saxony. He was instrumental in the development of several cities in Germany, leaving a lasting impact on the built environment.

While primarily found in Germany, the name PFANNEBECKER also appeared in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and trade. Records from the Netherlands and Switzerland include variations such as "Pfannenbecker" and "Pfannenbecker", reflecting the diversity of spelling over time and across regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pfannebecker

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

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

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