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

Bechtle, 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 Bechtle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bechtle in America

Bechtle is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bechtle surname appeared 396 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 Bechtle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bechtle 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 Bechtle

The surname Bechtle is of German origin, originating in the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Bach," meaning a small stream or brook, suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals living near a small body of water.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bechtle surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of Bavaria. One of the earliest documented references is found in the town of Erlangen, where a record from 1563 mentions a certain Hans Bechtle.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various municipal records and parish registers across Bavaria, indicating its spread and establishment as a local surname. For example, in 1624, a Johannes Bechtle is recorded in the town of Augsburg.

As the name evolved, it also took on variations in spelling, such as Bechtl, Bechtel, and Bechtold, which were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

One of the notable individuals bearing the Bechtle surname was Johann Michael Bechtle, a Bavarian musician and composer who lived from 1736 to 1811. He is known for his contributions to sacred music and served as the Kapellmeister (chapel master) in Freising.

Another figure of historical significance was Theobald Bechtle (1824-1882), a German Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and was a notable figure in the Old Catholic movement.

In the 20th century, Karl Bechtle (1901-1981) was a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He served as a member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) from 1949 to 1965.

The name Bechtle has also been associated with notable places, such as the Bechtle-Mühle (Bechtle Mill) in the town of Reichenbach, which was a water-powered mill that operated from the 16th century until the late 20th century.

Throughout its history, the Bechtle surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, particularly in southern areas like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where it continues to be a recognizable surname to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bechtle

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

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

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