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

Bregel, 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 Bregel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bregel in America

Bregel is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bregel surname appeared 145 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 Bregel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bregel 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 Bregel

The surname BREGEL is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "bregil," which means "braid" or "twisted cord," suggesting a possible occupation or trade connection for the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BREGEL surname can be found in the Palatinate region of Germany, where a family by this name was documented in the town of Heidelberg in the late 1500s. Records from this period often featured variations in spelling, such as "Bregell" and "Bregele," reflecting the inconsistencies in written language at the time.

In the 17th century, the BREGEL name appeared in several church registers and legal documents across various German states, indicating the gradual spread of the surname throughout the region. Notably, a Hans BREGEL was listed as a prominent landowner in the town of Mainz in the year 1629.

As the centuries progressed, the BREGEL surname traversed beyond the borders of Germany. In the late 18th century, a Johann BREGEL (1754-1821) was recorded as one of the first individuals with this name to settle in the Russian Empire, specifically in the region of Volga.

Another notable figure bearing the BREGEL surname was Friedrich BREGEL (1807-1888), a German theologian and author who published several influential works on religious philosophy during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the BREGEL name found its way to North America, with records showing a family of BREGELs migrating from Bavaria to the United States in the 1840s, settling in the state of Pennsylvania.

As the world entered the modern era, the BREGEL surname continued to spread, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields. For example, Karl BREGEL (1890-1957) was a prominent German architect known for his work in restoring historic buildings in the city of Munich.

Throughout its history, the surname BREGEL has been carried by many individuals across different countries and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bregel

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

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

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