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

Bazzel, 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 Bazzel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bazzel in America

Bazzel is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bazzel surname appeared 195 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 Bazzel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bazzel 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 Bazzel

The surname "BAZZEL" is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "baz," which meant "better" or "superior." The name likely referred to a person who was considered to be of higher status or quality, possibly due to their occupation or social standing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BAZZEL" can be found in a medieval manuscript from the city of Cologne, dated around the year 1350. This document mentions a merchant named Johann Bazzel, who was involved in the trade of fine textiles and spices.

In the late 15th century, a family by the name of Bazzel is recorded as having lived in the town of Heidelberg. They were known for their skilled craftsmanship in metalwork and were commissioned to create ornate iron gates for the local castle.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Bazzel (1512-1587) emerged from the city of Nuremberg. He was a renowned clockmaker and inventor, responsible for designing and constructing intricate mechanical clocks that were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Bazzel family settled in the region of Bavaria, where they became prominent landowners and farmers. One of their descendants, Jakob Bazzel (1642-1711), was a respected figure in the local community and served as the mayor of his village for several years.

Another notable individual with the surname "BAZZEL" was Johanna Bazzel (1785-1862), a celebrated opera singer from Berlin. She performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Germany and was praised for her powerful vocals and emotive performances.

While the name "BAZZEL" has maintained a presence throughout various regions of Germany over the centuries, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, particularly in areas with historical German influence or migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bazzel

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

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

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