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

Bieze, 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 Bieze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bieze in America

Bieze is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bieze surname appeared 134 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 Bieze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bieze 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 Bieze

The surname "BIEZE" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "biezen," which means "to beat or strike," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a thresher or had a profession related to beating or striking.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the region, including church records and land registries. For example, a record from 1587 mentions a Hans Bieze, a farmer from the village of Biezenheim.

While the name "BIEZE" does not appear to be directly associated with any specific place names, it is believed to have originated in the southwestern regions of Germany, particularly in areas around the Rhine River valley.

One notable bearer of the surname "BIEZE" was Johann Bieze, a German composer and organist born in 1655 in the town of Mannheim. He is known for his contributions to the development of the organ repertoire in the Baroque era.

Another historical figure with the surname "BIEZE" was Karl Bieze, a German military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual named Wilhelm Bieze (1822-1892) made a name for himself as a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban developments in cities across Germany.

Towards the latter part of the 19th century, a German botanist named Anna Bieze (1857-1924) gained recognition for her research on alpine flora and her contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname "BIEZE" was Max Bieze (1901-1983), a German sculptor and artist who was known for his modernist works and his involvement in the Bauhaus movement.

While the surname "BIEZE" may not be as common today as it once was, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and occupational traditions of the German people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bieze

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

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

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