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

Barthel, 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 Barthel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barthel in America

Barthel is the 9029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barthel surname appeared 3,620 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Barthel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barthel 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 Barthel

The surname Barthel originated in Germany and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Germanic given name Barthold, which means "brave protector." The name likely emerged from the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled Bartl or Bartel.

In the 13th century, the name Barthel appeared in various medieval records, including the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony. One notable individual from this time was Barthel von Winsheim, a knight who fought in the Crusades and was mentioned in chronicles from the late 1200s.

By the 15th century, the name had spread across German-speaking regions, with variations such as Barthold, Bartold, and Bartholdt appearing in different areas. In 1437, a man named Barthel Regenwurm was recorded as a prominent citizen of Nuremberg.

During the 16th century, the Barthel surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Saxony and Silesia. One notable figure was Georg Barthel (1536-1611), a German theologian and writer who published works on religion and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the Barthel family established themselves in the city of Leipzig, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Johannes Barthel (1621-1697) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city.

As the Barthel name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other countries. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where the name was spelled as Barthels. One notable individual from this time was Pieter Barthels (1745-1819), a Dutch painter and illustrator known for his landscape and still-life works.

Throughout history, the Barthel surname has been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, academics, and military figures. While not a particularly prominent name in terms of historical figures, it has been a well-established surname in German-speaking regions for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barthel

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

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

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