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

Beierschmitt, 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 Beierschmitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beierschmitt in America

Beierschmitt is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beierschmitt surname appeared 202 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 Beierschmitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beierschmitt 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 Beierschmitt

The surname Beierschmitt has its origins in Germany, emerging in the 16th century in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "beier," meaning Bavarian, and "schmitt," which was an occupational surname referring to a blacksmith or metalworker. This suggests that the name's earliest bearers hailed from Bavaria and likely worked as skilled metalworkers.

Historical records indicate that the Beierschmitt name first appeared in the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, in the year 1532. It is mentioned in a local registry of tradesmen, where a certain Hans Beierschmitt is listed as a master blacksmith. This early record provides valuable insight into the name's occupational roots and its geographical origins within Bavaria.

Over the following centuries, the Beierschmitt name can be found in various German documents and manuscripts, particularly those related to the metalworking trade. One notable example is the 1674 guild records of the city of Nuremberg, which list several Beierschmitt family members as respected members of the blacksmiths' guild.

The earliest known person to bear the Beierschmitt name was Johann Beierschmitt, born in 1498 in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria. He was a renowned metalsmith whose intricate works adorned several churches and noble households in the region.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Beierschmitt (1612-1678), a master swordsmith from Solingen, known for crafting exceptional blades for nobility and military leaders during the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, the Beierschmitt family expanded beyond Bavaria, with some members settling in neighboring regions like Saxony and Franconia. One such individual was Eva Beierschmitt (1721-1799), a respected businesswoman who owned a successful metalworking workshop in Leipzig.

The Beierschmitt name also has ties to the town of Biebergemünd, located in the Taunus region of Hesse. Here, the Beyerschmidt variation of the name was common, likely influenced by local dialects. Notable individuals from this area include the clockmaker Johann Beyerschmidt (1756-1832) and the renowned coppersmith Konrad Beyerschmidt (1798-1873).

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Beierschmitt name continued to be associated with skilled metalworkers and artisans across Germany. One remarkable figure was the sculptor and metalworker August Beierschmitt (1859-1922), whose intricate bronze and iron works adorned many public spaces in Berlin and other major cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beierschmitt

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

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

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