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

Noetzel, 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 Noetzel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noetzel in America

Noetzel is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noetzel surname appeared 409 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 Noetzel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noetzel 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 Noetzel

The surname Noetzel is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "notzal," which referred to a small, secluded valley or glen. This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with a particular geographical location or feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noetzel can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the former principality of Anhalt in central Germany. The name appears in records dating back to the 13th century, indicating its longstanding presence in the region.

While not widely documented in major historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, the surname Noetzel has been traced to various regions within Germany, particularly in the states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. The variations in spelling, such as Nötzel, Nötzell, and Nötzel, further attest to its German origins and regional variations.

Among the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname Noetzel was Johannes Noetzel, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Zwickau, Saxony, in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Hans Noetzel, a prominent Lutheran theologian and reformer who lived in the 16th century and played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Saxony.

In the 17th century, the name Noetzel was associated with the town of Osterwieck in Saxony-Anhalt, where a family of that name held significant landholdings and influence. The town's records from that period mention several members of the Noetzel family, including Wilhelm Noetzel, a respected magistrate and civic leader.

Moving into the 18th century, Johann Friedrich Noetzel, born in 1712 in Saxony, was a renowned composer and organist who made significant contributions to the development of church music during the Baroque period.

As the surname spread beyond its German roots, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. One notable figure was Karl Noetzel, a Hungarian-born architect and urban planner who lived from 1837 to 1913 and was instrumental in the design and development of several cities in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

While not an exhaustive list, these examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the Noetzel surname across various regions and time periods, with individuals making their mark in fields such as commerce, theology, music, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noetzel

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

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

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