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

Buhrle, 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 Buhrle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buhrle in America

Buhrle is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buhrle surname appeared 120 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 Buhrle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buhrle 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 Buhrle

The surname Buhrle is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the German word "Buhr," which means "drill" or "bore," suggesting a possible occupational origin for those who worked with tools or machinery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Buhrle can be found in the parish records of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Buhrle was mentioned in 1542. This record provides valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the name during that period.

In the 17th century, the name Buhrle appeared in various legal documents and property records across different regions of Germany, indicating its gradual spread and establishment as a recognized surname.

The name Buhrle has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Johann Buhrle (1660-1738), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Augsburg, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by European nobility.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Buhrle (1790-1864), a German industrialist who established one of the first steel foundries in the Ruhr region, contributing significantly to the industrial development of the area.

In the 19th century, the name Buhrle gained further recognition with the birth of Emil Buhrle (1890-1956), a Swiss industrialist and art collector who amassed one of the world's most impressive private art collections, including works by Picasso, Monet, and Cézanne.

The name Buhrle has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout Germany. For instance, the town of Buhrlach in Bavaria was once known as Burgelach, which may have derived from a combination of the German words "Burg" (castle) and "lach" (meadow), indicating a possible connection to the Buhrle surname.

Throughout its long history, the surname Buhrle has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, and its ties to occupations related to metalworking and industry have left an indelible mark on the cultural and economic landscape of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buhrle

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

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

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