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

Buehler, 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 Buehler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buehler in America

Buehler is the 5494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buehler surname appeared 6,333 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Buehler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buehler 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 Buehler

The surname Buehler has its origins in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Bühler," which means "one who is from the hill." This suggests that the name likely originated from a hilltop settlement or a place name connected to a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Buehler can be found in the Salzburg Codex, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. The document mentions a "Gebhard der Bühler," indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of a certain Ulrich Buehler, a landowner and farmer from the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria. His descendants continued to use the surname, and it gradually spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions.

The name Buehler has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Johann Buehler (1501-1573), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname was Friedrich Buehler (1822-1899), a German-born botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Himalayan region.

During the 19th century, the Buehler family established a successful brewing business in the city of Ulm, Germany. The family's brewery, known as Buehler Brauhaus, became renowned for its high-quality beer and remained in operation until the mid-20th century.

Interestingly, the name Buehler has also been linked to certain place names, such as Bühlertal, a town located in the Black Forest region of Germany. This further reinforces the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the name has varied over time, with variations such as Bühler, Buehler, and Buhler appearing in historical records. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent throughout its long history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buehler

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

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

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