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

Buerkle, 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 Buerkle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buerkle in America

Buerkle is the 30701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buerkle surname appeared 759 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 Buerkle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buerkle 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 Buerkle

The surname Buerkle is of German origin, derived from the Old German word "burka", meaning a small hill or mound. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where many small villages and towns were built on or near hillocks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Buerkle can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the 13th century, where a certain "Heinricus Buerkle" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

In the 16th century, during the Protestant Reformation, the Buerkle family played a significant role in the city of Ulm. Johann Buerkle (1505-1573), a prominent theologian and reformer, was a key figure in establishing Protestantism in the region.

Throughout the centuries, the Buerkle name has been associated with various notable individuals. Hans Buerkle (1673-1744) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the Black Forest region, known for his intricate and precise timepieces.

Another notable figure was Katharina Buerkle (1819-1898), a pioneer in the field of education. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Stuttgart, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women in Germany.

In the 20th century, Friedrich Buerkle (1913-1987) was a highly respected artist and sculptor, whose works adorned many public spaces and museums across Germany and Europe.

The Buerkle surname has also been found in various spellings over the years, such as Bürkle, Burkle, and Burckle, reflecting the regional variations and dialects of the German language.

While the name Buerkle is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from theology and education to art and craftsmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buerkle

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

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

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