How common is the Dellinger surname?

There are approximately 3,500 people with the surname Dellinger in the United States.

Are there Dellinger soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 205 soldiers with the Dellinger surname appear in Civil War records.

Dellinger

Q: What does the surname Dellinger mean?

The surname Dellinger means "A person from Dellingen or a similar place name in German-speaking regions.". It is of German origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Dellingen or a similar place name in German-speaking regions.

Etymology

Derived from a German place name with the suffix -er, indicating origin from that location. The root may relate to Old High German 'dell' or a personal name.

About the Dellinger Surname

A German surname indicating geographical origin, likely from a specific locality. The name became established in various German-speaking regions and spread through migration patterns.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in German-speaking areas and among German diaspora communities.

Dellinger Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Dellinger Surname

J.H. Dellinger

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,500

War Records

205 soldiers with the Dellinger surname found in Civil War records.

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