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

Waldenmaier, 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 Waldenmaier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waldenmaier in America

Waldenmaier is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waldenmaier surname appeared 111 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 Waldenmaier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waldenmaier 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 Waldenmaier

The surname Waldenmaier is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational name, derived from the town of Waldmünchen in the Cham district of Bavaria. The name is believed to have originated from the Old German words "walda," meaning forest, and "maier," referring to a farm manager or steward.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Waldenmaier dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in an old manuscript from the Benedictine monastery in Reichenbach, Bavaria. This document mentions a certain "Heinrich Waldenmaier," who was a landowner in the region.

During the 15th century, the name Waldenmaier gained prominence in the historical records of the Duchy of Bavaria. In 1472, a man named Hans Waldenmaier was appointed as a member of the town council in Waldmünchen, indicating the family's influential status within the community.

In the 16th century, the Waldenmaier family played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the region. Johann Waldenmaier (1521-1587), a renowned theologian and scholar, served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a notable figure, Georg Waldenmaier (1629-1693), who was a prominent architect and master builder. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and castles in Bavaria, including the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Waldmünchen.

In the 19th century, the Waldenmaier name gained recognition in the field of medicine. Johann Baptist Waldenmaier (1814-1889) was a renowned physician and surgeon who made significant contributions to the development of modern surgical techniques.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Waldenmaier (1871-1942), a German politician and member of the Reichstag (German parliament) during the Weimar Republic. He played an active role in shaping the political landscape of the time.

As the Waldenmaier family spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Waldenmayer, Waldenmair, and Waldenmair. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the town of Waldmünchen and the surrounding forested areas of Bavaria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waldenmaier

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

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

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