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

Buedel, 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 Buedel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buedel in America

Buedel is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buedel surname appeared 129 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 Buedel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buedel 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 Buedel

The surname "BUEDEL" originates from Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Bude," which referred to a small hut or cabin, often a temporary dwelling for craftsmen or traders. The name was likely adopted by individuals who lived in or were associated with such dwellings.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical documents and parish records across the regions of Saxony and Thuringia in central Germany. One notable mention was in the "Kirchenbücher" (church books) of the town of Erfurt, where a Johann Buedel was recorded as a resident in the year 1632.

The earliest known individual with the surname Buedel was Hans Buedel, a merchant born in 1510 in the town of Eisenach, Thuringia. He is mentioned in the town's chronicles for his successful trade ventures and involvement in local affairs.

In the late 18th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Büdel," emerged, particularly in the region of Hesse. This was likely due to regional dialect differences and the influence of local scribes and record keepers.

One notable figure from this period was Friedrich Büdel, born in 1756 in Kassel, Hesse. He was a renowned clockmaker and inventor, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of horology.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Gottfried Buedel, born in 1789 in Weimar, Thuringia. He was a respected scholar and educator, serving as the headmaster of the prestigious Weimar Gymnasium (secondary school) for over two decades.

In the 19th century, the surname Buedel appeared in various parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland, likely due to migration and trade movements.

One prominent figure was Karl Buedel, born in 1822 in Dresden, Saxony. He was a renowned architect and urban planner, responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in Dresden during the city's rebuilding efforts after the Napoleonic Wars.

The surname Buedel continues to hold a presence in Germany and other German-speaking regions, though its distribution and prevalence vary across different areas. While not among the most common surnames, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of German family names, carrying a historical connection to the humble beginnings of its bearers in the crafts and trades of centuries past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buedel

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

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

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