Find out how popular the last name Aggeler is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aggeler.

Aggeler, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aggeler surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Aggeler in America

Aggeler is the 149328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aggeler surname appeared 101 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aggeler.

The history of the last name Aggeler

The surname Aggeler is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval Swabian region in southwestern Germany, particularly in the area around present-day Baden-Württemberg. The name is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "Agile" or "Agle," which means "angel" or "messenger." The suffix "-er" indicates a person associated with or belonging to a place or family.

Historical records first mention the name in manuscripts from local monasteries and feudal records of the Swabian region. By the 14th century, variations such as Eghler and Egeler appeared in documents, indicating the name's evolving orthography. One of the earliest recorded examples is Heinrich Aggeler, a landowner mentioned in a 1315 deed from the town of Ulm.

The name began appearing in official records more frequently in the 15th and 16th centuries. An individual named Johannes Aggeler, born in 1470 in Reutlingen, is noted in church records for his contributions to the local parish and his involvement in town leadership. Around the same period, an Elisabeth Aggeler, born in 1485, is documented as the wife of a well-known merchant in Stuttgart.

In the 17th century, the Thirty Years' War caused significant upheaval in Germany, and the name Aggeler begins to appear in records of migration and resettlement. Conrad Aggeler, born in 1623, is a notable example, having moved to Zurich, Switzerland, where he became a prominent watchmaker. His contributions to craftsmanship were well regarded in the region.

By the 18th century, the surname had become more established, with individuals such as Maria Magdalena Aggeler, born in 1744 in Konstanz, documented as a midwife and healer in the community. Her practices and herbal knowledge were recorded in local medical manuscripts.

Into the 19th century, the name spread further due to economic migrations. Johannes Aggeler, born in 1820, moved to the United States as part of the wave of German immigrants. He settled in Wisconsin and became involved in agriculture, helping to establish several farming communities.

The surname Aggeler thus carries a rich history rooted in medieval Germany, associated with angelic or messenger-like qualities, and has been borne by notable individuals contributing to various facets of society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aggeler

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aggeler.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aggeler was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aggeler was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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