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

Boxleitner, 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 Boxleitner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boxleitner in America

Boxleitner is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boxleitner surname appeared 104 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 Boxleitner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boxleitner 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 Boxleitner

The surname BOXLEITNER is of German origin, and its roots can be traced back to the 16th century in the southern regions of Germany. The name is a combination of two words: "Box," which means "box" or "chest," and "Leitner," which refers to a person who operated or managed a box or chest, likely a container for storing goods or valuables.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BOXLEITNER name can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a family of merchants and traders who owned a prosperous business dealing in various goods and commodities, with the name BOXLEITNER associated with their trade activities.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BOXLEITNER name appeared in various historical documents and records across southern Germany, including church registries, land deeds, and local administrative records. This indicates that the name was well-established in the region during this time period.

Notable individuals with the BOXLEITNER surname include Hans BOXLEITNER (1592-1658), a respected merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg; Katharina BOXLEITNER (1625-1701), a prominent figure in the local community known for her philanthropic endeavors; and Johann BOXLEITNER (1718-1782), a respected scholar and educator who taught at the University of Heidelberg.

In the 19th century, the BOXLEITNER name began to spread beyond the borders of Germany, as some members of the family emigrated to other parts of Europe and even to the United States in search of new opportunities. One prominent figure from this era was Friedrich BOXLEITNER (1832-1901), a successful entrepreneur who established a thriving business in the textile industry in the city of Hamburg.

Another notable BOXLEITNER was Elise BOXLEITNER (1868-1945), a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for her portraits and landscape paintings, many of which are now featured in prestigious art galleries across Europe.

Throughout its history, the BOXLEITNER surname has maintained a strong connection to its German roots, reflecting the industrious and entrepreneurial spirit of its bearers. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation over the centuries, its essence remains firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boxleitner

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

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

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