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

Beihl, 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 Beihl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beihl in America

Beihl is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beihl surname appeared 189 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 Beihl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beihl 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 Beihl

The surname BEIHL is of German origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was likely derived from the Old German word "beige," meaning "bent" or "crooked."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BEIHL can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to 1587. Here, a certain Johannes BEIHL is mentioned as a local blacksmith. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular trade or occupation in its early stages.

In the 17th century, the BEIHL name appears in various church records and legal documents across southern Germany. For example, in 1612, a Hans BEIHL is listed as a landowner in the village of Bamberg, while a Maria BEIHL is recorded as a midwife in the town of Regensburg in 1637.

The 18th century saw the BEIHL name spread more widely across central Europe, with families bearing the surname found in Austria, Switzerland, and even parts of what is now Poland. One notable figure from this period was Johann Georg BEIHL (1701-1774), a renowned clockmaker from Dresden whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility.

As the 19th century dawned, the BEIHL name began to appear in records outside of Europe, with many families emigrating to the Americas in search of new opportunities. One such individual was Karl BEIHL (1823-1901), a German-born farmer who settled in Pennsylvania and became a prominent figure in the local agricultural community.

Another notable bearer of the BEIHL surname was the artist Hermann BEIHL (1857-1926), whose vivid landscape paintings capturing the beauty of the Bavarian countryside earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime. His works can still be found in various museums and private collections across Germany and Austria.

Throughout its long history, the BEIHL name has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from skilled artisans and tradesmen to artists, scholars, and community leaders. While its precise origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the resilience and adaptability of those who have carried this surname have contributed to its enduring legacy across multiple generations and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beihl

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

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

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