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

Barnhisel, 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 Barnhisel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barnhisel in America

Barnhisel is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barnhisel surname appeared 137 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 Barnhisel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barnhisel 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 Barnhisel

The surname Barnhisel is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the German words "barn" and "hisel," which together mean "barn cottage" or "barn house." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a small dwelling near a barn or someone who worked with barns.

The earliest known record of the name Barnhisel can be found in the German town of Nuremberg in the year 1382, where it appears in a local tax register. Over the centuries, the name has been spelled in various ways, including Barnhysel, Barnhissl, and Barnhissl.

One of the first notable individuals with the surname Barnhisel was Hans Barnhisel, born in 1492 in the town of Weissenburg, Bavaria. He was a farmer and landowner who played a role in the local community affairs.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several German chronicles and manuscripts, indicating its continued presence in various regions of the country. For instance, a record from 1587 mentions a certain Georg Barnhisel, a merchant from the city of Augsburg.

As the years passed, the Barnhisel surname spread beyond Germany, with some bearers of the name migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable individual was Johann Barnhisel, born in 1712 in the town of Heilbronn, who later settled in Pennsylvania, United States, in the mid-18th century.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Barnhisel, born in 1789 in Saxony, Germany. He was a renowned scholar and author, known for his works on German literature and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the name Barnhisel can be found in various records across Europe and North America. One example is Wilhelm Barnhisel, born in 1827 in the German state of Hesse, who later became a successful businessman in New York City.

Throughout its history, the surname Barnhisel has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, scholars, and professionals. While not a particularly common name, it has maintained its presence over the centuries, reflecting its German origins and the migration patterns of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barnhisel

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Barnhisel, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!