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

Beckerleg, 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 Beckerleg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beckerleg in America

Beckerleg is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beckerleg surname appeared 131 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 Beckerleg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beckerleg 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 Beckerleg

The surname "BECKERLEG" is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the early 16th century. It is a locational name, derived from the German words "becker" meaning baker, and "leg" referring to a small village or hamlet. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone residing in a settlement where a baker lived or worked.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Beckerleg was listed as a master baker in the year 1532. The name's association with the baking trade is further evidenced by the presence of the Beckerleg family crest, which features a sheaf of wheat and a baker's peel.

In the late 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records showing a Johann Beckerleg residing in the town of Augsburg in 1587. Around this time, variations of the spelling began to emerge, such as "Beckerlege" and "Beckerlech".

As the Beckerleg family grew and members migrated, the name eventually made its way to other parts of Europe. In the Netherlands, a record from 1642 mentions a Willem Beckerleg, a merchant based in Amsterdam. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its German origins by the mid-17th century.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname Beckerleg was Friedrich Beckerleg (1732-1809), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated in his time and contributed to the musical culture of the region.

Another individual of note was Heinrich Beckerleg (1801-1870), a German theologian and scholar who authored several influential works on biblical exegesis and Christian ethics. His treatise on the Epistle to the Romans, published in 1845, was widely studied in seminaries across Europe.

In the 19th century, the Beckerleg name continued to spread as families emigrated from Germany to other parts of the world. Records show a Johann Beckerleg arriving in the United States in 1852, settling in the town of New Braunfels, Texas. This branch of the family likely played a role in the dissemination of the name across North America.

Another notable figure was Karl Beckerleg (1867-1932), a German-born engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications. His innovations in the design of telephone switchboards and other essential equipment were instrumental in the early development of modern communication systems.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beckerleg

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

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

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