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

Beutler, 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 Beutler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beutler in America

Beutler is the 14558th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beutler surname appeared 2,047 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Beutler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beutler 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 Beutler

The surname Beutler originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the 13th century. The name is derived from the German word "Beutler," which means "purse maker" or "bag maker." It was an occupational surname given to those who made pouches, purses, and bags.

The earliest recorded instances of the Beutler name can be found in various medieval documents from German-speaking regions. For example, the name appears in the court records of the city of Nuremberg in 1294, where a certain Hans Beutler is mentioned as a craftsman.

During the Middle Ages, the Beutler surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where leatherworking and bag-making were common trades. As the name became more widespread, variations in spelling emerged, such as Beutler, Beuteler, and Beuteler.

One notable historical figure with the Beutler surname was Johann Beutler (1490-1542), a German theologian and reformer who worked alongside Martin Luther during the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Augsburg and played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in southern Germany.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Georg Beutler (1671-1735), a German physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties. He authored several influential works on botany and is remembered for his extensive research on the flora of southern Germany.

In the 18th century, Johann Christian Beutler (1740-1805) was a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and town plans in the Baroque and Neoclassical styles. His work had a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of cities such as Dresden and Leipzig.

The Beutler surname also had a presence in Switzerland, where it was associated with the town of Beutelsbach. One notable Swiss figure with this name was Johann Jakob Beutler (1801-1875), a renowned watchmaker and inventor who made significant improvements to the design and functionality of timepieces.

In the 19th century, Friedrich Beutler (1849-1919) was a German painter and illustrator known for his evocative landscapes and depictions of rural life. His artworks captured the beauty of the German countryside and are considered important examples of the Realist and Impressionist styles.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the Beutler surname, demonstrating its rich heritage and diverse presence across various fields and regions, particularly in German-speaking areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beutler

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

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

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