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

Kuehnle, 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 Kuehnle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuehnle in America

Kuehnle is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuehnle surname appeared 415 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 Kuehnle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuehnle 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 Kuehnle

The surname Kuehnle originates from Germany, likely emerging in the Middle Ages around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "kühn," meaning "bold" or "brave," suggesting the name may have been given to someone with a courageous or daring demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Kuehnle can be found in the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the region of Württemberg, dating back to the 14th century. In this record, a certain "Cunrat Kuenlin" is mentioned in a land transaction from the year 1342.

The surname Kuehnle has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Kuehnlein, Kühnlein, and Kuehnel, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic nuances of different German regions. Some of these variations may have evolved from place names or locations where the name originated.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Kuehnle was Johannes Kuehnle, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1493 to 1558. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

Another historical figure was the German painter and engraver Johann Kuehnle, who lived from 1670 to 1720. He is known for his intricate engravings and etchings depicting religious and mythological scenes.

In the 19th century, the name Kuehnle gained recognition through the work of the German botanist Friedrich August Kuehnle, who lived from 1817 to 1892. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and is credited with describing several new species of plants.

Moving into the 20th century, a notable figure was the German architect and urban planner Hans Kuehnle, who lived from 1906 to 1986. He played a crucial role in the reconstruction and urban planning efforts in Germany after World War II.

While the surname Kuehnle is primarily associated with Germany, it has also spread to other regions through migration and various historical events. However, its roots and early recorded instances can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuehnle

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

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

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