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

Beehler, 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 Beehler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beehler in America

Beehler is the 19229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beehler surname appeared 1,411 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 Beehler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beehler 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 Beehler

The surname BEEHLER is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "biehler," which refers to a beekeeper or someone who tends to beehives. This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production and cultivation of honey and related products.

The earliest recorded instances of the BEEHLER name can be traced back to various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern areas such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. These regions were known for their thriving apiculture industry, making it a suitable environment for the BEEHLER surname to emerge.

In the 17th century, the BEEHLER name appeared in various church records and local registers across German towns and villages. One notable early reference can be found in the "Kirchenbücher" (church books) of the town of Neustadt an der Weinstraße in the Palatinate region, where the name is recorded as "Biehler" in the year 1632.

As the centuries progressed, the BEEHLER surname spread across different parts of Europe, with some variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Johann Michael Beehler (1724-1796) was a renowned theologian and author from the town of Herborn in Hesse, Germany.

Another notable individual with the BEEHLER surname was Friedrich Wilhelm Beehler (1789-1868), a German painter and engraver who was renowned for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting the scenic beauty of the Black Forest region.

During the 19th century, the BEEHLER name made its way across the Atlantic Ocean as German immigrants sought new opportunities in the United States. One such individual was Carl Beehler (1832-1911), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Dayton, Ohio, where he established a successful brewery.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure named William Beehler (1892-1962) emerged as a pioneering American architect, known for his work in the Art Deco style. Many of his iconic designs can be found in cities like New York and Miami.

Throughout history, the BEEHLER surname has maintained its connection to the apiculture industry, with numerous individuals carrying on the legacy of beekeeping and honey production. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the German tradition of tending to beehives and cultivating the sweet nectar of nature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beehler

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

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

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