Bandel last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Bandel

An occupational surname referring to a cooper or barrel maker.

Bandel, 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 Bandel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bandel in America

Bandel is the 38948th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bandel surname appeared 566 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 Bandel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bandel 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank38948369995.13%
Count566568-0.35%
Proportion per 100k0.190.21-10.00%

The history of the last name Bandel

The surname BANDEL has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "bandel," which referred to a bundle or a bale of goods. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in trade or transportation of goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BANDEL can be found in the records of the town of Mainz, where a certain Johann Bandel was mentioned in 1534. Another early reference is found in the records of the city of Augsburg, where a merchant named Hans Bandel was documented in 1561.

The name BANDEL also appeared in various historical documents and records, including the Württemberg church records from the 17th century. In these records, the name was sometimes spelled as "Bandell" or "Bandelle," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time.

One notable individual bearing the surname BANDEL was Johann Friedrich Bandel (1670-1737), a German theologian and author from Saxony. His works on religious and philosophical topics were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure with the BANDEL surname was Carl Friedrich Bandel (1785-1848), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. He was known for his intricate copperplate engravings and contributed significantly to the art scene of his time.

In the 19th century, a German-American family named BANDEL made their mark in the field of brewing. Frederick Bandel (1820-1891) and his sons established the Bandel Brewery in St. Louis, Missouri, which became a successful and renowned establishment in the region.

Another notable individual was Ernst von Bandel (1800-1876), a Prussian military officer and author. He served in various campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars and later authored several books on military tactics and strategies.

The BANDEL surname also appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg, indicating its widespread presence throughout the country. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation or trade, it eventually became a well-established surname carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bandel

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

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 Bandel was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only90.99%515
Non-Hispanic Black Only1.24%7
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races2.12%12
Hispanic Origin4.77%27

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 Bandel has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White90.99%95.25%-4.57%
Black1.24%(S)%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)%(S)%
Two or More Races2.12%1.76%18.56%
Hispanic4.77%1.41%108.74%

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

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