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

Bebel, 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 Bebel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bebel in America

Bebel is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bebel surname appeared 120 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 Bebel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bebel 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 Bebel

The surname Bebel is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "bebe," which means to tremble or shake. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for shaking or trembling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bebel can be found in the parish records of Saxony, where a Johann Bebel was listed as a resident in the town of Leipzig in the year 1568. The name also appears in various church records and legal documents from that time period in other parts of Germany, such as Bavaria and Württemberg.

In the 17th century, the name Bebel was associated with a notable German writer and satirist, Johann Balthasar Bebel. Born in 1637 in Strasbourg (which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire), Bebel was known for his biting satire and criticism of the clergy and nobility. His works, such as the collection of poems titled "Allegorical Representations," were influential in their time and contributed to the development of German literature.

Another notable figure with the surname Bebel was Ferdinand August Bebel, a German socialist politician who lived from 1840 to 1913. Bebel was a founding member of the Social Democratic Workers' Party of Germany (SDAP) and played a significant role in the development of the German labor movement. He served as a member of the Reichstag (German parliament) for many years and was a prominent voice for workers' rights and social reforms.

In the late 19th century, the name Bebel also appeared in the records of several German-speaking communities in the United States. For example, a Johann Bebel was listed as a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the 1880 census. This suggests that some individuals with the surname Bebel immigrated to America during that period.

Another notable figure with the name Bebel was August Bebel, a German politician and writer who lived from 1840 to 1913. He was a co-founder of the Social Democratic Party of Germany and served as a member of the Reichstag for many years. Bebel was a prominent voice for workers' rights and social reforms, and his writings on socialism and women's rights were influential in their time.

The surname Bebel continues to be found in Germany and other parts of Europe, as well as in communities with German ancestry around the world. While not a particularly common name, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting its origins as a nickname and its association with notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bebel

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

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

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