2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Senderling
A surname likely derived from the German word "senden" meaning to send or dispatch, perhaps referring to a messenger or courier.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Senderling. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Senderling surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Senderling in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Senderling, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Senderling
The surname SENDERLING is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Low German word "sendern," which means "to send" or "to dispatch." This suggests that the SENDERLING surname may have initially been given to individuals whose occupation involved delivering messages or goods.
During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, and the SENDERLING name likely followed this tradition. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony in Germany.
One of the earliest references to the SENDERLING name appears in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Fürth, located in modern-day Bavaria, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a family with the SENDERLING surname residing in the area.
In the 17th century, the SENDERLING name can be found in the records of the city of Leipzig, a prominent center of trade and commerce in Saxony. This further supports the theory that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the transportation or delivery of goods.
Notable individuals with the SENDERLING surname include Johann SENDERLING, a merchant from Nuremberg, who lived in the late 17th century and played a significant role in the city's trade with other European regions.
Another prominent figure was Katharina SENDERLING, a renowned midwife from the small town of Meiningen in Thuringia, who practiced her craft in the early 18th century and was widely respected for her expertise.
In the 19th century, the SENDERLING name gained recognition through the works of the German writer and poet, Friedrich SENDERLING, born in 1825 in Dresden. His literary contributions, particularly his collection of poems titled "Wanderungen" (Wanderings), earned him critical acclaim during his lifetime.
The surname SENDERLING can also be found in historical records from other German-speaking regions, such as Austria and Switzerland, indicating the potential migration of individuals bearing this name across territories.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as SENDERLINGEN or SENDERLINGER, may have existed in different regions or time periods, reflecting the evolution of the name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Senderling
Among Census respondents with the surname Senderling, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Senderling bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Senderling surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Senderling
Senderling appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,996 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,093 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,996 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Up 6,093 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Senderling surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #152,339 | 3.8% |
| Count | 102 | 106 | 3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Senderling bearers went from 102 to 106 (+3.9% change). The surname moved up 6,093 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #152,339.
FAQ
Senderling surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Senderling?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Senderling. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Senderling?
Senderling ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Senderling. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Senderling.
Has Senderling become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Senderling went from 102 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 4 (+3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Senderling?
Among Census respondents with the surname Senderling, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Senderling in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Senderling appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Senderling (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Senderling mean?
A surname likely derived from the German word "senden" meaning to send or dispatch, perhaps referring to a messenger or courier. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Senderling (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Senderling?
You can see how many people have the last name Senderling on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.