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

Grabel, 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 Grabel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grabel in America

Grabel is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grabel surname appeared 362 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 Grabel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grabel 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 Grabel

The surname GRABEL is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria, during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "grab," which translates to "grave" or "ditch," suggesting that the name may have been associated with occupations or locations related to digging or excavation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GRABEL can be found in the Bavarian town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the 15th century. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Grabele" and "Grabelle," indicating the evolving nature of surnames during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Hans GRABEL (1490-1559) was a prominent goldsmith and engraver who lived and worked in Nuremberg. His intricate metalwork and engravings adorned numerous churches and noble residences throughout Bavaria.

During the 17th century, the GRABEL name appeared in several German chronicles and municipal records, including references to a Johann GRABEL (1612-1678), a respected Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony.

As the surname spread across German-speaking regions, it acquired localized variations, such as "Grabele" in Austria and "Gräbel" in Switzerland. One notable Swiss figure with this name was Jakob GRÄBEL (1765-1834), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the town of Schaffhausen.

In the 19th century, the GRABEL name made its way to other parts of Europe through migration and immigration. For instance, a family of GRABELs settled in the Netherlands, where a notable member was Willem GRABEL (1820-1895), a successful merchant and philanthropist who established several charitable foundations in Rotterdam.

As the centuries progressed, the GRABEL surname continued to spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, from academia to the arts. However, it remains a relatively uncommon surname, particularly outside of German-speaking countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grabel

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

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

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