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

Beimler, 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 Beimler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beimler in America

Beimler is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beimler surname appeared 121 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 Beimler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beimler 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 Beimler

The surname BEIMLER is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as 'Beymler' or 'Peimler'.

The name BEIMLER is derived from the Old German word 'beimel', which translates to 'little tree' or 'sapling'. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with forestry, perhaps as woodcutters, foresters, or residing in areas surrounded by dense woodlands.

One of the earliest recorded references to the BEIMLER name can be found in the Bavarian town records of Regensburg, dated back to the late 15th century. Here, a certain 'Hans Beymler' is mentioned as a resident of the town, indicating the presence of the family in the region during that time period.

As the name spread throughout Germany, various spelling variations emerged, such as 'Beymler', 'Peimler', 'Beimler', and 'Beimlere'. This was a common occurrence in the era before standardized spelling conventions were established.

Notable individuals bearing the BEIMLER surname include Johannes Beimler (1504-1572), a renowned Lutheran theologian and author from Nuremberg. His influential works on Protestant theology were widely circulated during the Reformation era.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Beimler (1826-1899), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of several cities in Bavaria, including Munich and Augsburg.

In the 20th century, Hans Beimler (1895-1936) gained recognition as a prominent communist leader and activist during the Weimar Republic and the early years of Nazi Germany. He was eventually executed by the Nazi regime for his political activities.

The BEIMLER surname can also be traced back to the small village of Beimlern in Upper Bavaria, which likely served as the ancestral home for many families bearing this name.

Throughout its history, the BEIMLER surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, architects, political figures, and likely, many generations of foresters and woodworkers who contributed to the rich tapestry of German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beimler

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

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

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