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

Beheler, 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 Beheler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beheler in America

Beheler is the 32485th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beheler surname appeared 708 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 Beheler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beheler 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 Beheler

The surname BEHELER is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria, Germany. The name is believed to have derived from the old German word "behelfen," which means "to help" or "to assist," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have been individuals who provided assistance or support in some form.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BEHELER surname can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 15th century, where a certain Johann BEHELER was mentioned as a farmer and landowner. The name also appeared in various church records and tax registers throughout the 16th and 17th centuries in the same region.

In the late 17th century, a branch of the BEHELER family is said to have migrated to the Netherlands, where the name was adapted to the Dutch spelling of "Behelder." This variation can be found in several Dutch historical documents from that period.

Moving into the 18th century, the BEHELER surname began to appear in various parts of Europe, including France and Switzerland, where it was often spelled as "Beheler" or "Béheler." One notable figure from this era was Johann Friedrich BEHELER (1728-1801), a Swiss philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on the topics of ethics and morality.

As the 19th century dawned, the BEHELER name spread further across Europe and even made its way to the Americas, with records showing BEHELER families settling in various parts of the United States and Canada. Among the notable individuals from this period was William BEHELER (1814-1887), an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1869 to 1871.

Other notable individuals with the BEHELER surname throughout history include:

1. Johann BEHELER (1665-1732), a German composer and organist known for his contribution to the development of Baroque music.

2. Marie BEHELER (1878-1951), a French writer and feminist activist who campaigned for women's rights and education.

3. Heinrich BEHELER (1892-1965), a German architect renowned for his modernist designs and innovative use of concrete in construction.

4. Charlotte BEHELER (1919-2003), an American painter and sculptor whose works were featured in numerous exhibitions and art galleries across the United States.

5. Peter BEHELER (born 1962), a contemporary German author and journalist who has written several bestselling novels and non-fiction books on various topics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beheler

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

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

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