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

Naegeli, 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 Naegeli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naegeli in America

Naegeli is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naegeli surname appeared 363 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 Naegeli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naegeli 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 Naegeli

The surname Naegeli originates from Switzerland, emerging in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "negelkīn," which translates to "little clove" or "small spice bud." This suggests that the surname may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation, trade, or use of spices.

The earliest known record of the Naegeli surname appears in a Swiss municipal document from the town of Bern, dated 1487. This document mentions a certain Hans Naegeli, who was a local merchant dealing in various spices and herbs. Over the subsequent centuries, the name spread across various regions of Switzerland, particularly in the cantons of Zurich, Basel, and St. Gallen.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Naegeli surname was Joachim Naegeli (1510-1576), a prominent Swiss theologian and Protestant reformer. He played a significant role in the spread of the Reformation movement in Switzerland, collaborating closely with influential figures such as Huldrych Zwingli and Heinrich Bullinger.

Another historical figure of note was Johann Georg Naegeli (1773-1836), a renowned Swiss botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and is credited with establishing the field of phytogeography, which focuses on the geographical distribution of plants.

In the realm of music, the name Naegeli is associated with Hans Georg Naegeli (1773-1836), a Swiss composer, music publisher, and theorist. He founded one of the most influential music publishing houses of his time and played a pivotal role in the dissemination of classical music throughout Europe.

Transitioning to the 19th century, we find Friedrich Naegeli (1832-1895), a Swiss politician and statesman who served as the President of the Swiss Confederation in 1887. He was known for his efforts in promoting Swiss neutrality and advocating for peaceful international relations.

Another notable figure from that era was Otto Naegeli (1871-1938), a Swiss painter and illustrator widely acclaimed for his landscape paintings depicting the Swiss Alps and other scenic regions of his homeland.

Throughout its history, the surname Naegeli has been associated with individuals from various professions, including merchants, theologians, naturalists, composers, politicians, and artists, all of whom have contributed significantly to the cultural, intellectual, and artistic heritage of Switzerland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naegeli

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

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

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