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

Bieghler, 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 Bieghler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bieghler in America

Bieghler is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bieghler surname appeared 177 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 Bieghler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bieghler 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 Bieghler

The surname Bieghler is believed to have originated in the German region during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "biegeln," which means "to bend" or "to curve." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a metalsmith or a person who bent or shaped metal objects.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bieghler can be traced back to the 13th century in various German towns and villages. One notable example is Johann Bieghler, a blacksmith who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 1200s. His name is mentioned in a local registry of tradesmen from that era.

In the 15th century, the name Bieghler appeared in several official documents in the region of Bavaria. One such record is a land deed from 1472, which mentions a farmer named Hans Bieghler who owned a small plot of land near the town of Landshut.

During the 16th century, the Bieghler surname began to spread beyond Germany, with some families migrating to neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was Matthias Bieghler, a Protestant theologian born in Nuremberg in 1523. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and wrote several theological treatises that were widely circulated during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the name Bieghler gained prominence in the arts and literature. Johann Christoph Bieghler, born in 1642 in Augsburg, was a renowned German painter known for his intricate portraits and religious artwork. His son, Johann Georg Bieghler, followed in his footsteps and also became a successful painter, gaining recognition for his landscape and still-life paintings.

Another notable figure from this era was Katharina Bieghler, born in 1670 in the town of Ulm. She was a renowned poet and author, known for her poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Her collected works, published in 1712, were widely acclaimed and helped establish her as one of the most influential female writers of her time.

As the centuries progressed, the Bieghler surname continued to be represented across various fields, from academics and scientists to artists and entrepreneurs. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over time, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bieghler

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

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

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