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

Bucheli, 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 Bucheli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bucheli in America

Bucheli is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bucheli surname appeared 218 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 Bucheli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bucheli 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 Bucheli

The surname Bucheli has its origins in Switzerland, specifically in the German-speaking regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly around the 13th or 14th century.

The name Bucheli is thought to be derived from the Swiss German word "Buoch," which means "beech tree." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a beech forest or worked with beech wood.

One of the earliest known records of the name Bucheli can be found in the Swiss cantonal archives, where it appears in various spellings such as "Bucheli," "Buecheli," and "Bücheli." These variations reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Hans Bucheli (1420-1488) was recorded as a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Bern. His family's influence and wealth likely contributed to the widespread recognition of the Bucheli name within the region.

Another notable individual bearing the Bucheli surname was Johann Jakob Bucheli (1757-1837), a Swiss painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in various art collections throughout Switzerland and Europe.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Bucheli became associated with several prominent families in the Swiss cantons of Bern and Solothurn. Some of these families held positions of authority within their local communities and played influential roles in regional affairs.

In the realm of literature, the Swiss author and poet Gottlieb Samuel Bucheli (1785-1853) gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life in Switzerland.

As the Bucheli surname spread beyond its Swiss origins, it also became associated with certain place names. For example, the village of Bucheli in the canton of Bern was likely named after an early settler or landowner with the Bucheli surname.

While the Bucheli name has maintained its presence in Switzerland over the centuries, it has also been carried by individuals and families who have emigrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the global distribution of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bucheli

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

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

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