How common is the Senn surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Senn in the United States.

Are there Senn soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 127 soldiers with the Senn surname appear in Civil War records.

Senn

Q: What does the surname Senn mean?

The surname Senn means "A person who tends cattle or a herder, particularly in Alpine regions.". It is of German-Swiss origin.

Occupational

Meaning

A person who tends cattle or a herder, particularly in Alpine regions.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Senne' or Swiss dialect terms for a cowherd or Alpine herder. The name reflects occupational roles common in mountainous regions.

About the Senn Surname

Senn is a Swiss-German occupational surname indicating a person engaged in Alpine herding or cattle tending. The name reflects the pastoral traditions of mountain communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Switzerland, southern Germany, and Alpine regions.

Senn Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Senn Surname

Thomas Senn

Commander

Quick Facts

Origin: German-Swiss
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

127 soldiers with the Senn surname found in Civil War records.

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