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

Bables, 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 Bables surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bables in America

Bables is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bables surname appeared 150 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bables.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bables to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bables

The surname Bables is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Babel," which means "Babylon." The name may have been initially given to someone who had traveled to or lived in the ancient city of Babylon, or it could have been a descriptive nickname for someone who was perceived as loud or boisterous, similar to the biblical story of the Tower of Babel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bables can be found in the Berne Shaker Records of Switzerland, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a family by the name of Bables living in the region of Bern. The name also appears in various German church records from the 16th and 17th centuries, with variations in spelling such as Babels, Babbels, and Babelss.

In the 18th century, there are records of a notable individual named Johann Bables (1702-1778), who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor in the city of Augsburg, Germany. His innovations in clock design and mechanisms were highly regarded during his time.

Another historical figure with the surname Bables was Wilhelm Bables (1826-1895), a German philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Heidelberg. He wrote several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, and his teachings had a significant impact on the intellectual circles of his era.

In the 19th century, the Bables surname can be found in various regions of Germany, as well as in parts of Switzerland and Austria. One notable individual from this period was Anna Bables (1848-1923), a German-born artist who was known for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures.

Towards the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, some individuals with the surname Bables immigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. Records show a Hans Bables (1872-1942) who settled in the United States and became a successful businessman in the textile industry.

Throughout its history, the surname Bables has maintained a strong presence in Germany and its neighboring regions, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. While not a particularly common name, it has been carried by notable individuals in various fields, from clockmaking and philosophy to art and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bables

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

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 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bables 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bables has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Bables was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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