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

Beighle, 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 Beighle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beighle in America

Beighle is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beighle surname appeared 267 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 Beighle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beighle 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 Beighle

The surname Beighle is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known origins dating back to the 16th century. Linguists trace the name's roots to the Old High German word "beigel," which means "ring" or "bracelet." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who made or sold rings or bracelets.

In the early records of the Holy Roman Empire, the name appears with various spellings, such as Beigel, Beigl, and Beygl. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Johannes Beigel was recorded as a resident in 1572.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it evolved into different spellings and variations. In some areas, the name took on a more localized form, such as Beigler or Beiglein, reflecting regional dialects and naming conventions.

One notable bearer of the Beighle name was Hans Beigel, a master clockmaker who lived in Nuremberg during the late 16th century. His intricate and innovative timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Hamburg, where a family of Beighles owned a successful brewery. Johann Beighle, born in 1724, was particularly renowned for his innovative brewing techniques and the quality of his beer.

Another prominent figure bearing the Beighle name was Karl Beighle, a German philosopher and scholar who lived from 1796 to 1869. He was known for his writings on ethics and his contributions to the philosophical discourse of his time.

As the name spread beyond German-speaking regions, it underwent further variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the United States, for instance, the name has been recorded as Beighle, Beigle, and Beigler, reflecting the diverse linguistic backgrounds of immigrant communities.

One notable American figure with the Beighle surname was William Beighle, a Union soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Born in 1842 in Pennsylvania, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and heroic actions during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

While the Beighle name may not be among the most widespread surnames today, its history spans centuries and continents, carrying with it the echoes of diverse cultural and linguistic traditions. From its humble beginnings as a descriptor of a trade to its presence on the battlefields of history, the name Beighle has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beighle

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

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

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