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

Bahle, 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 Bahle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bahle in America

Bahle is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bahle surname appeared 148 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 Bahle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bahle 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 Bahle

The surname Bahle is believed to have originated in Germany, particularly in the region of Saxony. The name's roots can be traced back to the 16th century, and it is thought to be derived from an old Germanic word meaning "battle" or "fighter." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was a skilled warrior or soldier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bahle can be found in the town records of Chemnitz, Saxony, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family with the surname Bahle residing in the area during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including church records and tax registers, across different parts of Saxony and neighboring regions. This indicates that the name had become more widespread by this point.

One notable figure bearing the surname Bahle was Johann Georg Bahle, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1655 to 1728. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and published several works on theology and philosophy.

Another individual of note was Karl Friedrich Bahle, a German artist and engraver born in 1796. He was known for his intricate engravings and illustrations, and his works were highly regarded during the 19th century.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Bahle continued to appear in various records and documents across Germany, with some instances of the spelling variations "Bähle" and "Baehle" being used.

One interesting historical reference to the name Bahle can be found in the records of a small village called Bahlenburg, located in the Harz Mountains of Germany. It is believed that the name of the village may have been derived from the surname Bahle, potentially indicating that a family or individual with that name had some connection to the area.

Throughout history, the surname Bahle has been associated with various professions and occupations, including farmers, artisans, and tradespeople, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who carried the name.

Other notable individuals with the surname Bahle include Heinrich Bahle, a German politician and lawyer who lived in the late 19th century, and Gustav Bahle, a German artist and painter active in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bahle

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

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

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