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

Sendelbach, 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 Sendelbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sendelbach in America

Sendelbach is the 41100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sendelbach surname appeared 530 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 Sendelbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sendelbach 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 Sendelbach

The surname Sendelbach has its origins in Germany, likely emerging in the 16th or 17th century. It is believed to be derived from a place name, possibly the town of Sendelbach located in the state of Bavaria. The name may have evolved from an earlier spelling such as "Sendelbacher," indicating a person hailing from this particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the village of Obersteinbach, near the town of Sendelbach, dating back to the late 1600s. These records mention a family by the name of Sendelbach, suggesting they may have originated from the nearby town bearing that name.

The Sendelbach name appears to have spread throughout various regions of Germany over the subsequent centuries. In the 18th century, there are records of individuals with this surname residing in the towns of Nuremberg and Regensburg, both located in the southern German state of Bavaria.

Notably, a prominent figure bearing the Sendelbach name was Johann Sendelbach, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1715 to 1781. He was renowned for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Sendelbach, a German philosopher and theologian born in 1792 and known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings explored the intersection of religion, ethics, and societal values during the early 19th century.

In the late 19th century, records indicate that a family named Sendelbach migrated from Germany to the United States, settling in the state of Pennsylvania. This branch of the Sendelbach family played a role in the local community, with one member, Wilhelm Sendelbach (1856-1932), serving as a prominent figure in the town's government and civic affairs.

While these are just a few examples, the Sendelbach surname has a rich history rooted in Germany, with its origins likely stemming from a specific geographic location. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and community leaders, contributing to its enduring legacy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sendelbach

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

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

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