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

Eule, 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 Eule surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eule in America

Eule is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eule surname appeared 100 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 Eule.

The history of the last name Eule

The surname EULE is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Middle High German word "?wwil," which referred to a small owl or night bird. This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone perceived to have owl-like characteristics, such as keen eyesight or a tendency to stay up late at night.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EULE surname can be found in the Bavarian town of Nürnberg in the 14th century. A merchant named Hans Eule is mentioned in a ledger from 1367, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

The EULE name also appears in various historical documents from the Rhine Valley region of Germany. In the town of Mainz, a record from 1487 mentions a baker named Peter Eule, suggesting that the name had spread to different parts of the country by the late 15th century.

During the 16th century, the EULE surname gained prominence with the birth of the scholar and humanist Matthias Eule, born in Heidelberg in 1525. Eule was a respected academic who taught at the University of Heidelberg and published several works on philosophy and theology.

Another notable figure with the EULE surname was Johann Eule, a 17th-century composer and organist from Nuremberg. Born in 1628, Eule served as the court organist for the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach and composed numerous sacred and secular works during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the EULE name was associated with the town of Eulenburg in Saxony, which likely derived its name from the German word "Eule" (owl). A prominent citizen named Friedrich Eule is recorded as serving as the town's mayor in 1756.

As the EULE surname spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, various spelling variations emerged, such as Eul, Eulen, and Eulenberg. These variations often reflected local dialects or were adopted by different branches of the family over time.

Throughout its history, the EULE surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including merchants, artisans, scholars, and civic leaders. While not as widespread as some other German surnames, it remains a respected name with a rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eule

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

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 Eule 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.

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

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