How common is the Danenhower surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Danenhower in the United States.

Are there Danenhower soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 13 soldiers with the Danenhower surname appear in Civil War records.

Danenhower

Q: What does the surname Danenhower mean?

The surname Danenhower means "Likely derived from a German place name or occupational descriptor related to a dwelling or enclosure.". It is of German-American origin.

Topographic

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Danenhower Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Danenhower Surname

John Danenhower

Quick Facts

Origin: German-American
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 18th century in America
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

13 soldiers with the Danenhower surname found in Civil War records.

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