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

Kaechele, 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 Kaechele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaechele in America

Kaechele is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaechele surname appeared 207 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 Kaechele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaechele 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 Kaechele

The surname KAECHELE originates from the German region of Bavaria, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kächele," which means "small wood" or "thicket." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near or worked in a forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KAECHELE name can be found in the parish records of the town of Nuremberg in the year 1587, where a Hans KAECHELE is mentioned. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors may have migrated from a nearby village or town to Nuremberg, bringing the name with them.

In the 17th century, the KAECHELE name appears in the records of the village of Dorfprozelten, located in the region of Lower Franconia. A notable bearer of the name during this time was Johann KAECHELE, born in 1654, who is recorded as a respected landowner and farmer in the village.

As the KAECHELE family spread across Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as KÄCHELE, KECHELE, and KÄCHLE. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name.

One prominent figure in the history of the KAECHELE name was Johann Georg KAECHELE, born in 1732 in the town of Bayreuth. He was a renowned clockmaker and is credited with creating some of the finest timepieces of his era, many of which are now housed in museums and private collections.

Another noteworthy bearer of the KAECHELE name was Friedrich KAECHELE, born in 1798 in the city of Heidelberg. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his works on German literature and philosophy. His contributions to academic discourse earned him recognition throughout the German-speaking world.

As the 19th century progressed, the KAECHELE name spread beyond Germany, with some bearers of the name emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One such individual was Wilhelm KAECHELE, born in 1842 in the town of Karlsruhe, who later settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful entrepreneur in the brewing industry.

Throughout its long history, the KAECHELE name has been associated with various occupations, from farmers and landowners to craftsmen, scholars, and entrepreneurs. While its origins may be rooted in the forests of Bavaria, the name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of German culture and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaechele

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

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

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