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

Spangenberger, 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 Spangenberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spangenberger in America

Spangenberger is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spangenberger surname appeared 116 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 Spangenberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spangenberger 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 Spangenberger

The surname Spangenberger originates from Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German place name Spangenberg, a town located in the state of Hesse. The name is believed to have originated from the Old High German words "spanga," meaning a clasp or buckle, and "berg," which translates to a hill or mountain.

Historical records indicate that the Spangenberger family played a significant role in the region's development, particularly in the areas of agriculture and mining. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Hans Spangenberger, a farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Spangenberg in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Spangenberger name appears in various church records and legal documents throughout the region. Notable mentions include Johann Spangenberger (1592-1648), a Lutheran pastor and theologian who served in the town of Spangenberg, and Margaretha Spangenberger (1624-1699), a renowned herbalist and midwife.

As the Spangenberger family grew and expanded, some members ventured beyond the borders of Germany. In the 18th century, Johann Georg Spangenberger (1701-1778) immigrated to the American colonies, settling in Pennsylvania. He became a prominent figure in the local German community and was instrumental in establishing one of the first Lutheran churches in the region.

Another famous individual bearing the Spangenberger name was August Gottlieb Spangenberger (1784-1858), a German mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and published numerous works on the motion of celestial bodies.

In the 19th century, the Spangenberger name continued to appear in various historical records across Europe and North America. One notable figure was Karl Spangenberger (1819-1892), a German-American entrepreneur who founded a successful brewing company in St. Louis, Missouri.

Throughout its history, the Spangenberger surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions, from farmers and theologians to scientists and entrepreneurs. While the name's origins can be traced back to a small town in Germany, its legacy has spread across continents, reflecting the journeys and achievements of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spangenberger

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

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

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