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

Kunzweiler, 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 Kunzweiler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kunzweiler in America

Kunzweiler is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kunzweiler surname appeared 180 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 Kunzweiler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kunzweiler 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 Kunzweiler

The surname Kunzweiler has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic words "kunz," meaning a person with a specific noble status or rank, and "weiler," which refers to a small village or hamlet.

This surname was initially found in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany, where many families bore this name. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Kunzweiler name can be traced back to historical documents and records from these areas.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Kunzweiler name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Salemitanus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Monastery of Salem in Baden-Württemberg, dating back to the late 13th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of a prominent family bearing the Kunzweiler name in the town of Esslingen, near Stuttgart. This family held influential positions and played a significant role in the local government and trade affairs of the region.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Johannes Kunzweiler (1495-1567) was born in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. He was a respected scholar and theologian who made contributions to the field of biblical studies and authored several scholarly works.

Another individual of note was Matthias Kunzweiler (1602-1678), a military commander who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He fought for the Catholic forces and was known for his strategic leadership and bravery on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, a renowned artist named Christoph Kunzweiler (1715-1789) was born in the city of Augsburg, Bavaria. He gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures, which adorned many churches and public buildings throughout southern Germany.

While the Kunzweiler name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its rich historical legacy and connections to various regions of southern Germany remain an integral part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kunzweiler

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

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

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