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

Beel, 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 Beel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beel in America

Beel is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beel surname appeared 486 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 Beel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beel 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 Beel

The surname Beel originated in England, with its earliest known spelling appearing as 'Bele' in the late 11th century after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'bel', meaning 'bell', likely referring to an occupation or place of residence associated with bell-making or bell-ringing.

Early records of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as 'Bele' in reference to landholders in various counties across England. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Bele, recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1195.

The surname spread throughout England in subsequent centuries, with various spelling variations emerging, such as Beel, Beele, Beale, and Beal. These variations often reflected regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

Notable historical figures bearing the Beel surname include Robert Beel, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. In the 16th century, Thomas Beel (1490-1558) was a renowned English clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Sir John Beel (1610-1678) was a distinguished military commander who fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He later served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted for his services.

In the 18th century, William Beel (1737-1815) was a noted English architect and surveyor who designed several prominent buildings in London, including the Royal Mint and the Church of St. Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe.

Another notable figure was Sir Edward Beel (1789-1867), a British naval officer and explorer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later led several expeditions to the Arctic regions in search of the Northwest Passage.

The Beel surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Beal in Northumberland, Beeley in Derbyshire, and Beelsmill in Kent, further reflecting its long-standing presence in the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beel

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

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

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