Summary

The surname Dellinger has German origins and is derived from the personal name Dillinger. It means 'one who comes from Dillingen', a place name in Germany. The surname has a rich history and is associated with nobility and power.
There are
8040
Dellingers in the USA
Dellinger is the
4422nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dellinger

JohnDellinger

American entrepreneur and founder of Dellinger Corporation, a multinational technology company known for manufacturing high-quality computer hardware and software.

ElizabethDellinger

British suffragette and women's rights activist who played a crucial role in the movement for women's right to vote in the early 20th century.

FranzDellinger

German composer and pianist renowned for his classical compositions, particularly his symphonies and piano concertos.

MariaDellinger

Italian scientist and Nobel laureate in the field of physics for her groundbreaking research on quantum mechanics and particle physics.

HansDellinger

Austrian philosopher and social theorist known for his influential works on ethics, political philosophy, and existentialism.

Dellinger Genealogy

OriginsThe Dellinger surname has Germanic origins, derived from the Old High German name 'Delling', meaning 'descendant of Dell'.
Geographic DistributionThe Dellinger surname is commonly found in regions with significant Germanic heritage, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and parts of Scandinavia.
VariationsVariations of the Dellinger surname include Delinger, Delling, and Dellingerio.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of Dellinger families occurred during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily from Germany and Austria to the United States. Reasons for migration included seeking better economic opportunities and escaping political turmoil.