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

Fandel, 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 Fandel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fandel in America

Fandel is the 30825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fandel surname appeared 755 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 Fandel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fandel 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 Fandel

The surname Fandel has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "fanden" or "fante," meaning "to go" or "to travel," and the suffix "-el," which was a common diminutive used to form surnames. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who traveled frequently or worked as a messenger or courier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fandel can be found in a document from the year 1287, which mentions a person named Henricus Fandel living in the region of Bavaria. In the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Fandele, Fandeln, and Fandle, in records from different parts of southern Germany.

The Fandel surname is also associated with several place names in Germany, such as Fandelen, a village in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, and Fandelhof, a former settlement near the town of Weiden in Bavaria. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the Fandel surname was Hans Fandel (1505-1572), a German artist and painter who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can still be found in churches and museums across Germany and Austria.

Another prominent figure with the Fandel surname was Johann Fandel (1743-1813), a German composer and organist who was active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is particularly remembered for his contributions to sacred music and his compositions for organ.

In the 19th century, the Fandel surname gained wider recognition with the birth of Wilhelm Fandel (1834-1909), a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Fandel & Co. steel company in Solingen. His successful enterprise played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the region.

As the Fandel surname spread beyond Germany, it also found its way into other European countries. For example, in the late 19th century, a Swedish engineer named Carl Fandel (1865-1942) made significant contributions to the development of the hydroelectric power industry in Sweden.

Throughout history, the Fandel surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fandel

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

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

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