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

Wallenmeyer, 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 Wallenmeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wallenmeyer in America

Wallenmeyer is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wallenmeyer surname appeared 108 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 Wallenmeyer.

The history of the last name Wallenmeyer

The surname Wallenmeyer has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Wallenheim in the Rhineland-Palatinate region. The name is a combination of the German words "wallen," meaning "to wander," and "meier," referring to a tenant farmer or steward of an estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wallenmeyer can be found in the church records of the town of Wallenheim from the year 1572. These records mention a Johann Wallenmeyer, who was a farmer in the area. Additionally, the name appears in various tax records and land registries from the surrounding regions during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the Wallenmeyer family began to spread out from the Rhineland-Palatinate region, with some members migrating to other parts of Germany and even neighboring countries. One notable member of the family during this time was Friedrich Wallenmeyer (1722-1795), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Mainz.

As the Wallenmeyer family continued to grow and disperse throughout Europe, different variations of the spelling emerged, such as Wallenmeier, Wallenmaier, and Wallenmayer. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

In the 19th century, several members of the Wallenmeyer family made their mark in various fields. Johann Georg Wallenmeyer (1810-1876) was a renowned composer and organist who served as the chapel master at the court of the Duke of Nassau. His contemporary, Karl Wallenmeyer (1824-1901), was a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Frankfurt.

Another notable figure from this era was Amalie Wallenmeyer (1847-1923), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Kaiserslautern. Her work was instrumental in promoting education for women in the region.

As the 20th century dawned, the Wallenmeyer name continued to be carried by individuals across various professions and walks of life. One such individual was Hans Wallenmeyer (1892-1976), a celebrated painter whose works were exhibited in galleries throughout Germany and beyond.

In the modern era, the Wallenmeyer surname has spread to various parts of the world, with descendants of the original German families now residing in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, the rich history and legacy of this name remain deeply rooted in its German origins, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of the Wallenmeyer family over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wallenmeyer

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

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

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