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

Kindel, 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 Kindel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kindel in America

Kindel is the 15611th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kindel surname appeared 1,872 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kindel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kindel 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 Kindel

The surname KINDEL is of German origin and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kind," meaning child or young person, possibly referring to a person who was small in stature or youthful in appearance.

KINDEL is a variant spelling of the more common German surname Kindel, which originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in parish records and census documents from these areas during the 1500s and 1600s.

One notable early bearer of the KINDEL name was Hans Kindel, a farmer and landowner who lived in the town of Neckarsulm, in present-day Baden-Württemberg, during the late 16th century. Records show that he owned a significant amount of land and was a respected member of the local community.

In the 17th century, the KINDEL surname began to spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions, as families migrated in search of new opportunities. One prominent figure from this period was Johann Kindel (1619-1691), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote several influential works on religious doctrine.

As the KINDEL name became more widespread, it also began to appear in various place names and locations. For example, the village of Kindelbruck in Austria is believed to have derived its name from the German word "Kindel," possibly referring to a settlement or bridge associated with a person or family bearing this surname.

Other notable bearers of the KINDEL surname throughout history include:

1. Gottfried Kindel (1738-1815), a German composer and organist from Saxony.
2. Christoph Kindel (1766-1831), a German painter and etcher known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Wilhelmine Kindel (1820-1892), a German author and educator who wrote several books on women's education and rights.
4. Otto Kindel (1867-1945), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities.
5. Erich Kindel (1901-1981), a German actor and film director who appeared in numerous films during the 1930s and 1940s.

While the KINDEL surname has maintained a strong presence in Germany and other German-speaking regions, it has also been carried by families who emigrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, where it continues to be found today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kindel

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

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

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