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

Mahle, 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 Mahle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mahle in America

Mahle is the 22375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mahle surname appeared 1,151 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 Mahle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mahle 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 Mahle

The surname MAHLE originated in Germany, first appearing in records from the 11th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "maal," which means "spot" or "mark." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a distinct physical characteristic or marking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Swabia, dated around 1150. This document mentions a person named "Mahlo," which is likely an early spelling variation of MAHLE.

In the 13th century, the name MAHLE appeared in various records from the city of Nuremberg, indicating that the name was well-established in the region. During this time, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics, and the MAHLE name may have been associated with a specific trade or craft.

One notable bearer of the MAHLE name was Johannes Mahle, a German priest and theologian born in 1492 in Ulm. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was known for his writings on biblical interpretation and church doctrine.

Another historical figure with the MAHLE surname was Georg Mahle, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1568 to 1628. His intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting biblical scenes and landscapes were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, the MAHLE name gained prominence in the region of Baden-Württemberg, where several families with this surname were involved in various trades and professions. One example is Friedrich Mahle, born in 1732, who was a respected clockmaker and jeweler in the city of Stuttgart.

The 19th century saw the rise of industrialists and entrepreneurs bearing the MAHLE name. One notable figure was Hermann Mahle, born in 1856, who founded the MAHLE GmbH company, which specialized in the production of automotive components and became a global leader in its field.

Throughout its history, the MAHLE name has maintained a strong presence in Germany, particularly in the regions of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. While the name has spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mahle

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

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

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