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

Begler, 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 Begler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Begler in America

Begler is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Begler surname appeared 126 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 Begler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Begler 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 Begler

The surname "Begler" is of German origin, and it is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Austria during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the German word "Begler," which means "one who begs" or "a beggar," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been individuals who lived a humble life, relying on begging for sustenance.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "Begler" can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 13th century, where a man named Hans Begler was listed as a resident. Additionally, there are historical references to a family of Beglers living in the Austrian town of Salzburg in the 15th century, indicating the name's presence in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "Begler" was Johann Begler, a German poet and scholar born in Nuremberg in 1532. His works, primarily focused on religious themes, gained recognition in literary circles of the time. Another individual of note was Theodor Begler, a German philosopher born in 1670 in Würzburg, whose writings explored topics of metaphysics and ethics.

The name "Begler" also appears in historical records from the 17th century, with a mention of a family residing in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Beggeler" or "Beggeler," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname "Begler" was Johann Georg Begler, a German architect born in 1725 in Bamberg. He was renowned for his work on several notable buildings, including the Bamberg Cathedral and the Residenz Palace in Würzburg, which are now recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Another notable individual was Friedrich Begler, a German composer and musician born in 1789 in Stuttgart. He composed numerous works for the piano and chamber ensembles, and his compositions were highly regarded during his lifetime.

It is worth noting that while the surname "Begler" originated in Germany, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions and countries due to migration and immigration patterns. However, its roots can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Bavaria and Austria, where the name first emerged and gained significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Begler

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

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

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