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

Fiegel, 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 Fiegel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiegel in America

Fiegel is the 32485th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiegel surname appeared 708 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 Fiegel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiegel 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 Fiegel

The surname Fiegel is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Bavaria, where it was derived from the Middle High German word "vīgel," meaning "a small bird" or "a finch."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fiegel can be found in the historical records of the town of Nuremberg, dating back to the late 1300s. These records mention a certain Johannes Fiegel, a merchant who lived and worked in the city during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various documents and manuscripts across southern Germany, including the town of Augsburg. Here, records mention a family named Fiegel who owned a successful brewery and were influential members of the local community.

During the 16th century, the name Fiegel gained prominence in the region of Saxony, where it was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Martin Fiegel, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1528 to 1592. He was known for his writings on religious topics and his involvement in the Reformation movement.

Another notable bearer of the surname Fiegel was Johann Fiegel, a German composer and organist who lived from 1612 to 1677. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of baroque music and his work as a court musician in the city of Dresden.

In the 18th century, the name Fiegel spread to other parts of Germany and beyond. One prominent figure from this period was Friedrich Fiegel, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1732 to 1810. He was known for his works on ethics and his advocacy for Enlightenment ideals.

As the name Fiegel continued to spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. In the 19th century, for instance, there are records of individuals bearing the surname Fiegel in the United States, where they settled in various states and contributed to the cultural diversity of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiegel

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

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

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