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

Baerwolf, 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 Baerwolf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baerwolf in America

Baerwolf is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baerwolf surname appeared 133 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 Baerwolf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baerwolf 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 Baerwolf

The surname BAERWOLF has its origins in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German words "bär" meaning bear and "wolf" meaning wolf, suggesting a connection to these powerful animals.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often descriptive, reflecting a person's physical characteristics, occupation, or place of origin. The name BAERWOLF may have been given to someone with a fierce or strong demeanor, likening them to a bear or wolf. Alternatively, it could have been a reference to someone who lived near areas inhabited by bears and wolves or worked in professions related to hunting or forestry.

One of the earliest known references to the BAERWOLF name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dated around 1280. This document mentions a certain "Henricus Baerwolf," suggesting the name's use during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the BAERWOLF surname was Johannes BAERWOLF, born in 1435 in Nuremberg, Germany. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the early years of the Protestant Reformation.

Another historical figure was Friedrich BAERWOLF, born in 1562 in Heidelberg, Germany. He was a respected jurist and legal scholar who wrote extensively on civil law and served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg.

During the 17th century, Hans BAERWOLF, born in 1623 in Augsburg, Germany, gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and inventor. He is credited with developing innovative mechanisms for clocks and timepieces, contributing to the advancement of the craft.

In the 18th century, the BAERWOLF name was associated with the arts, particularly music. Johann BAERWOLF, born in 1735 in Leipzig, Germany, was a celebrated composer and organist who wrote numerous works for organ and other instruments.

The 19th century saw the rise of Wilhelm BAERWOLF, born in 1812 in Berlin, Germany. He was a prominent philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy, publishing several influential works on the subject.

Throughout its history, the BAERWOLF surname has been found in various regions of Germany, with some variations in spelling, such as BÄRWOLF or BEHRWOLF, reflecting local dialects and traditions. While not a particularly common name, it has endured for centuries, carrying with it a rich heritage and associations with strength, resilience, and academic pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baerwolf

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

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

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