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

Faupel, 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 Faupel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faupel in America

Faupel is the 56972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faupel surname appeared 358 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 Faupel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faupel 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 Faupel

The surname FAUPEL is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, particularly in the town of Faupal, which was later absorbed into the city of Magdeburg. The name itself is likely derived from the Old German word "faup," meaning "marsh" or "swamp," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the FAUPEL surname can be found in the Magdeburg City Archives, where a certain Hans Faupel is listed as a resident in the year 1378. This document provides valuable insight into the early presence of the name in the region.

In the 16th century, the FAUPEL surname gained further prominence when Johann FAUPEL, a notable theologian and author, was born in Magdeburg in 1548. He later became a renowned Lutheran minister and published several influential works on religious doctrine.

As the FAUPEL family began to spread across Germany and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including Faupell, Faupil, and Faupil. These alternative spellings can be found in historical records from various regions, reflecting the local linguistic influences at the time.

One notable individual bearing the FAUPEL surname was Friedrich Wilhelm FAUPEL, a German military officer who lived from 1776 to 1841. He served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of Major General, distinguishing himself in several battles.

Another prominent figure was Adolph FAUPEL, a German entrepreneur and industrialist born in 1824. He founded the Faupel Manufacturing Company, which specialized in the production of precision instruments and machinery, contributing significantly to the industrial development of Germany in the late 19th century.

In the realm of arts and culture, the FAUPEL name is associated with Karl FAUPEL, a German painter and sculptor who lived from 1876 to 1953. His works, which often depicted rural landscapes and scenes from everyday life, gained recognition within the artistic circles of his time.

Throughout history, the FAUPEL surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, military leaders, industrialists, and artists, contributing to the rich tapestry of German heritage and leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faupel

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

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

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