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

Shivel, 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 Shivel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shivel in America

Shivel is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shivel surname appeared 206 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 Shivel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shivel 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 Shivel

The surname Shivel has its origins in the German language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages, approximately the 11th to 15th centuries. It is believed to have originated in the regions of present-day Germany, particularly in the southwestern regions. The name is thought to be derived from the old German word "schivel," which referred to a splinter or a small piece of wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Shivel can be found in the Biberacher Geschlechtsregister, a historical registry of families from the town of Biberach an der Riss, dated back to the 14th century. This registry mentions a "Hans Shivel," who was a local craftsman and woodworker, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and the occupation of carpentry or woodworking.

In the 16th century, records from the city of Nuremberg mention a "Ulrich Shivel," who was a prominent merchant and member of the city's guild system. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its original region and was associated with various trades and professions.

The surname Shivel also appears in various historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, such as church records and tax rolls. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Shivel (1670-1742), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Schaffhausen, and Maria Shivel (1712-1789), a celebrated painter and engraver from the city of Augsburg.

In the 19th century, the surname Shivel gained further recognition with the birth of Friedrich Shivel (1820-1895), a prominent German philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy. His works, including "Die Grundlagen der Erziehung" (The Foundations of Education), had a lasting impact on educational theory and practice.

Another notable figure with the surname Shivel was Karl Shivel (1876-1962), a German architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the reconstruction and modernization of several German cities after World War II. His designs for residential and commercial buildings showcased a blend of traditional and contemporary architectural styles.

While the surname Shivel is not among the most common in German-speaking regions, it has maintained a presence throughout history, with individuals from various backgrounds and professions contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shivel

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

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

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