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

Schmachtenberge, 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 Schmachtenberge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schmachtenberge in America

Schmachtenberge is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schmachtenberge surname appeared 104 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 Schmachtenberge.

The history of the last name Schmachtenberge

The surname "SCHMACHTENBERGE" is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German words "schmacht" meaning "languishing" or "pining" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a particular hill or mountain where people would pine or long for something.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SCHMACHTENBERGE" appears in a document from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, dated around 1350. This document mentions a Hans Schmachtenberge, who was a local merchant and landowner.

In the 15th century, the name "SCHMACHTENBERGE" can be found in several records from the city of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. One notable individual was Johann Schmachtenberge, a successful goldsmith who lived in Nuremberg between 1435 and 1502.

During the 16th century, the name "SCHMACHTENBERGE" spread to other parts of Germany and the surrounding regions. In 1567, a record from the town of Görlitz in present-day Saxony mentions a Martin Schmachtenberge, who was a respected municipal official.

In the 17th century, the name "SCHMACHTENBERGE" appears to have become more widespread across German-speaking areas. One example is Katharina Schmachtenberge, a notable figure in the history of the city of Augsburg, who lived from 1610 to 1678 and was known for her philanthropic work and support of local charities.

In the 18th century, the name "SCHMACHTENBERGE" can be found in records from various regions of Germany, as well as parts of Austria and Switzerland. One notable individual from this period was Johann Gottfried Schmachtenberge, a renowned scholar and theologian who was born in Lübeck in 1725 and made significant contributions to the field of biblical studies.

Throughout its history, the surname "SCHMACHTENBERGE" has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from merchants and artisans to scholars and clergymen. While it may have originated as a descriptive name related to a particular geographical location, it has since become a well-established surname with a rich heritage in German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schmachtenberge

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

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 Schmachtenberge 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.

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

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