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

Beisiegel, 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 Beisiegel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beisiegel in America

Beisiegel is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beisiegel surname appeared 156 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 Beisiegel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beisiegel 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 Beisiegel

The surname "BEISIEGEL" is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the regions of central and eastern Germany. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "bei" meaning "by" and "siegel" meaning "seal," indicating a possible connection to a profession or occupation related to sealing documents or objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Heinricus Beisiegel is mentioned as a resident in the year 1387. The name also appears in various guild registers and municipal archives from cities like Leipzig, Erfurt, and Dresden during the 15th and 16th centuries.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Beisiegel name was Johann Beisiegel (1622-1701), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Jena. He authored several scholarly works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Friedrich Beisiegel (1832-1907), a German architect and civil engineer known for his contributions to the design and construction of numerous public buildings and infrastructure projects across Germany in the late 19th century.

The Beisiegel name also found its way into the artistic realm with the painter and engraver Georg Beisiegel (1873-1939), whose works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout Europe in the early 20th century.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, variations of the surname emerged, such as Beysiegel, Beysiegl, and Beissiegl, reflecting regional dialects and spelling preferences. These variants were often used interchangeably with the original "Beisiegel" form.

In the annals of history, the Beisiegel name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artisans, and professionals. While not as widely known as some other German surnames, it has left its mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Germany and neighboring regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beisiegel

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

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

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