Bartel
From German, referring to someone who lived near or worked at a church or chapel.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,478 Americans carry the last name Bartel. That puts it at #6,152 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.89 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 52,911 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bartel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
6.5K
1 in 52,911
Census rank
#6,152
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
5.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 5,568 bearers of the surname Bartel in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.89 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6152nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartel, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bartel
The surname Bartel is of German origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the personal name 'Bartholomew', which was derived from the Aramaic name 'Bar-Talmai', meaning 'son of the furrows'. The name Bartholomew was popular during the Middle Ages and was often shortened to Bartel or Bartl.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bartel can be found in the Rottweil Municipal Archives, where a certain Cunrat Bartel is mentioned in a document dated 1292. Another early reference is from the Salzburg Monastery Records, which mention a Hans Bartel in 1364.
In the 15th century, the name Bartel appeared in various records across Germany. For instance, a Claus Bartel was mentioned in the Würzburg City Archives in 1428, while a Hans Bartel was recorded in the Nuremberg Citizen Rolls in 1497.
The name Bartel was also associated with several place names in Germany, such as Bartelshofen, Bartelshagen, and Bartelsdorf. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the name Bartel who had settled in those areas.
One notable individual with the surname Bartel was Johann Caspar Bartel (1648-1737), a German organist and composer who served at the court of Kassel. Another prominent figure was Johann Christoph Bartel (1776-1849), a German painter and engraver known for his landscape paintings.
Other notable individuals with the surname Bartel include:
1. Konrad Bartel (c. 1470-1535), a German Renaissance humanist and educator.
2. Hans Bartel (c. 1500-1570), a German goldsmith and engraver active in Nuremberg.
3. Johann Friedrich Bartel (1743-1809), a German theologian and educator.
4. Karl Friedrich Bartel (1792-1858), a German composer and music theorist.
5. Wilhelm Bartel (1879-1952), a German writer and translator.
The surname Bartel has been present in various regions of Germany for centuries and has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. It has been associated with notable individuals in fields such as music, art, education, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bartel
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartel, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bartel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bartel surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8%
- Hispanic or Latino2.4%
- Two or more races1.3%
- Black or African American0.6%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bartel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,152 | #6,152 | 0.0% |
| Count | 5,568 | 5,568 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.89 | 1.89 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Bartel bearers went from 5,568 to 5,568 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #6,152 to #6,152.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bartel
FAQ
Bartel surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bartel?
The surname Bartel holds position #6,152 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 6,478 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 1.89 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bartel surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartel, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.