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

Rothenberger, 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 Rothenberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rothenberger in America

Rothenberger is the 16457th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rothenberger surname appeared 1,747 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 Rothenberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rothenberger 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 Rothenberger

The surname Rothenberger is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name Rothenberg, which translates to "red mountain" or "red hill" in English. The name likely originated in one of the many towns or villages bearing this name, scattered across various regions of Germany.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Rothenberger surname can be found in the historical records of Nuremberg, dating back to the 14th century. These records document a certain Heinricus Rothenberger, who lived in the city during that time period. The name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near or came from a place called Rothenberg.

In the 16th century, the Rothenberger name appeared in various church records and tax rolls in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. During this era, the name was also spelled in variations such as Rothenberger, Rothenbergir, and Rothenbergere, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling that were common in those times.

Notable individuals bearing the Rothenberger surname include Johann Rothenberger (1472-1539), a renowned German painter and engraver from Nuremberg, known for his religious works and portraits. Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Rothenberger (1807-1891), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin during the 19th century.

In the 18th century, the Rothenberger family had a strong presence in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a picturesque medieval town in Bavaria. The name may have originated from this particular town, which was once known as "Rothenberg" in earlier times.

Other notable individuals with the Rothenberger surname include Karl Rothenberger (1871-1938), a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Rothenberger Group, a leading manufacturer of tools and equipment for the construction industry. Anna Rothenberger (1892-1976) was a German writer and poet who gained recognition for her works depicting the lives of ordinary people in the rural regions of Bavaria.

Throughout its history, the Rothenberger surname has been associated with various occupations, including artisans, merchants, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name across different regions of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rothenberger

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

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

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