Danenhower

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Meaning

Likely derived from a German place name or occupational descriptor related to a dwelling or enclosure.

Etymology

The surname appears to combine German elements, possibly 'Danen' or similar with 'hower' (dweller). It became established in America through German immigration in the 18th-19th centuries.

About the Danenhower Surname

A German-American surname with limited documentation of its precise origins. The name appears to have been established in America through German immigration and has remained relatively uncommon.

Distribution

Primarily United States, concentrated in regions with German settlement patterns.

Notable Bearers

John Wilson Danenhower (Arctic explorer)

People with the Danenhower Surname

John Danenhower