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

Gagel, 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 Gagel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gagel in America

Gagel is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gagel surname appeared 306 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 Gagel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gagel 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 Gagel

The surname Gagel has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Old German word "gagel," which means "privet" or "evergreen shrub." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who worked with these types of plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gagel surname can be found in the town of Zwickau, Saxony, where a certain Hans Gagel was mentioned in a local census record from 1497. Another early reference comes from the Rotenburg an der Tauber region of Bavaria, where a man named Cuntz Gagel was documented in a church register in 1512.

In the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of Germany, including Silesia, where a family by the name of Gagel is known to have lived in the village of Ober-Großau. One notable member of this family was Christoph Gagel (1561-1638), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in Liegnitz.

As the name continued to spread and evolve, various spelling variations emerged, such as Gägel, Gegel, and Geggel. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or linguistic changes over time.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Gagel family settled in the town of Lübeck, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One of the most famous members of this family was Johann Friedrich Gagel (1755-1826), a successful businessman and philanthropist who donated a substantial portion of his wealth to charitable causes.

Another notable figure with the surname Gagel was Johann Christian Gagel (1797-1867), a German philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Berlin and authored several works on ethics and metaphysics.

Throughout history, the Gagel surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military personnel. For instance, Heinrich Gagel (1880-1956) was a German painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes, while Otto Gagel (1881-1973) was a highly decorated cavalry officer who served in both World Wars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gagel

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

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

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