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

Beimel, 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 Beimel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beimel in America

Beimel is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beimel surname appeared 201 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 Beimel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beimel 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 Beimel

The surname BEIMEL is of German origin, originating primarily in the southern regions of Germany during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic word "beimel," which means "small bell" or "little bell."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BEIMEL surname dates back to the 14th century, when a certain Konrad Beimel was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Nuremberg in 1387. This document suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to individuals who crafted or sold small bells.

In the 15th century, the BEIMEL surname appears in various church records and tax rolls from the regions of Bavaria and Swabia. Notable examples include Johann Beimel, a farmer from the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, recorded in 1424, and Hans Beimel, a blacksmith from the town of Ulm, mentioned in a guild register from 1487.

The name BEIMEL is also linked to several place names in southern Germany, such as Beimelsheim, a village in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and Beimelsen, a small town in the state of Hesse. These place names likely originated from the surname itself, indicating settlements or areas where individuals with the BEIMEL name resided.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the BEIMEL surname. One such example is Johann Beimel (1516-1592), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg, known for his religious works and portraits. Another is Wilhelm Beimel (1834-1911), a German architect and civil engineer who designed several prominent buildings in the city of Munich.

Other individuals with the BEIMEL surname include:

1. Friedrich Beimel (1809-1868), a German philosopher and writer from Würzburg.
2. Karl Beimel (1886-1957), a German politician and member of the Bavarian Parliament.
3. Hans Beimel (1925-2001), a German author and journalist known for his works on World War II.
4. Elsa Beimel (1898-1975), a German opera singer who performed at the Vienna State Opera.
5. Otto Beimel (1907-1988), a German army officer and recipient of the Knight's Cross during World War II.

While the BEIMEL surname may have originated as an occupational name, it has since become a prominent family name in Germany, particularly in the southern regions. Its historical roots and connections to place names contribute to the rich tapestry of German surnames and their linguistic and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beimel

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

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

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