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

Puvogel, 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 Puvogel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puvogel in America

Puvogel is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puvogel surname appeared 132 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 Puvogel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puvogel 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 Puvogel

The surname PUVOGEL has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was first recorded in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

The name PUVOGEL is thought to be derived from the German words "Puvo" and "Vogel," which translate to "hill" and "bird," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a hill frequented by birds or someone who had a particular affinity for birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PUVOGEL name can be found in a document from 1367, which mentions a certain Hans PUVOGEL, a farmer from the village of Schnaittach near Nuremberg. Another early reference is a record from 1412 that lists a Johann PUVOGEL as a member of the town council in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several court documents and land records from the Bavarian region, indicating that the PUVOGEL family had established itself as landowners and local officials. One notable figure from this time was Margaretha PUVOGEL (1546-1612), who was known for her involvement in the local Lutheran church and her philanthropic work in supporting orphanages and schools.

As the PUVOGEL name spread beyond Bavaria, it underwent various spelling variations, such as PUVOGELL, PUVOGELE, and PUVOGELER. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the neighboring region of Franconia, where a certain Friedrich PUVOGEL (1729-1803) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and craftsman.

Another prominent individual with the PUVOGEL name was Johann Georg PUVOGEL (1779-1854), a scholar and professor of theology at the University of Erlangen. His published works on biblical exegesis and church history were highly regarded in academic circles of the time.

In the 19th century, the PUVOGEL name appeared in various regions of Germany, with notable individuals such as the writer and poet Karl PUVOGEL (1835-1901), who was celebrated for his lyrical works inspired by the German Romantic movement.

While the PUVOGEL name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration. However, the majority of historical records and notable figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its origins in the Bavarian and Franconian regions of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puvogel

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

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

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