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

Gugel, 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 Gugel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gugel in America

Gugel is the 32834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gugel surname appeared 699 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 Gugel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gugel 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 Gugel

The surname GUGEL has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "gugel," which referred to a hooded cloak or cowl commonly worn by monks and clerics during that era. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked in religious orders or those involved in ecclesiastical professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GUGEL surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony. In this collection, there is a record from 1282 mentioning a certain "Henricus Gugel" from the town of Meißen. This historical reference provides evidence of the surname's existence and usage during the Late Middle Ages in central Germany.

Another notable early bearer of the GUGEL name was Johann Gugel, a prominent scholar and theologian who lived from 1445 to 1517. He served as a professor at the University of Leipzig and was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and theology during the late Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the GUGEL surname also appeared in various town records and church registers across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. One such example is the baptismal record of Hans Gugel, born in 1538 in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria.

In the 17th century, the GUGEL name gained prominence with the life of Philipp Gugel (1607-1675), a German painter and engraver who made significant contributions to the Baroque art movement. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological scenes, can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

Another notable figure bearing the GUGEL surname was Johann Georg Gugel (1776-1848), a German writer and philosopher who lived during the Age of Enlightenment. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, as well as his contributions to the field of education.

Throughout its history, the GUGEL surname has maintained a strong presence in Germany, particularly in the southern and central regions. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era and the distinctive hooded cloaks worn by clerics and religious figures of that time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gugel

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

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

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