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

Baule, 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 Baule surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baule in America

Baule is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baule surname appeared 116 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 Baule.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baule 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 Baule

The surname Baule is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest documented appearances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic word "bau," meaning "to build" or "to cultivate," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked in construction or agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Baule surname can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Baule was documented as a resident in the year 1537. Another early reference comes from the town of Bamberg, where a Johannes Baule is mentioned in a document from 1562.

The name Baule has been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Baulen, a village in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and Baulenberg, a hill located in the city of Essen. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Among notable historical figures bearing the Baule surname is Johann Baule (1592-1656), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Saxony in Dresden. Another individual of note is Friedrich Baule (1738-1805), a German sculptor and woodcarver known for his intricate works in churches and palaces across Germany.

In the realm of literature, the name Baule is associated with the German writer and journalist Wilhelm Baule (1853-1917), who was known for his satirical works and contributions to various newspapers and magazines of his time.

Moving into the 20th century, one prominent figure with the Baule surname is Hans Baule (1908-1991), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following World War II, particularly in the city of Hamburg.

It is worth noting that while the surname Baule has its roots in Germany, it has also been recorded in other parts of Europe and beyond, likely due to migration patterns and cultural exchange throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baule

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

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

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