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

Poppenberg, 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 Poppenberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poppenberg in America

Poppenberg is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poppenberg surname appeared 107 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 Poppenberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poppenberg 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 Poppenberg

The surname Poppenberg is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Middle High German words "poppe," meaning "doll" or "puppet," and "berg," meaning "hill" or "mountain." This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location or landmark, possibly a hill or mountain where puppet shows or doll-making activities took place.

The earliest known records of the Poppenberg surname can be found in various German regional archives dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable mention is in the Bürgermeisterbuch (Mayor's Book) of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber from the year 1428, where a certain Hans Poppenberg is listed as a citizen.

In the 16th century, the Poppenberg name appears in the records of the town of Schmalkalden in Thuringia, where a family of that name was involved in the local textile trade. Johannes Poppenberg (1520-1587) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the town, known for his advocacy of the Reformation.

During the 17th century, the Poppenberg family spread to various parts of Germany, with branches establishing themselves in regions such as Saxony, Brandenburg, and Westphalia. One notable figure from this period was Johann Gottfried Poppenberg (1642-1703), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several distinguished Poppenbergs in various fields. Friedrich Wilhelm Poppenberg (1735-1805) was a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a high court judge in Prussia. Anna Katharina Poppenberg (1756-1814) was a renowned German actress and singer, celebrated for her performances in operas and plays.

In the 19th century, the Poppenberg name continued to gain prominence, with individuals like Carl Poppenberg (1805-1892), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and cityscapes. Ernst Poppenberg (1869-1945) was a German architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the development of modern housing in Berlin.

Throughout its history, the Poppenberg surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, craftsmen, scholars, artists, and professionals. While the name's exact origins remain somewhat obscure, its longevity and spread across different regions of Germany attest to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poppenberg

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

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

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