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

Singel, 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 Singel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Singel in America

Singel is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Singel surname appeared 248 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 Singel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Singel 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 Singel

The surname Singel is of German origin, and it is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "singel," which means "single" or "unmarried." It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was unmarried or remained single for a significant period of time.

In its early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appears in various municipal records and church registers from that time period.

One notable historical reference to the name Singel can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicle, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. This chronicle mentions a certain Hans Singel, who was a prominent merchant and citizen of Nuremberg during the 15th century.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Singele, Singele, and Singele. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes and record keepers.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have carried the surname Singel. One of the earliest recorded was Johann Singel (1450-1521), a German painter and sculptor who was active in Nuremberg during the Renaissance period. His works can still be found in various churches and museums across Germany.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Singel (1680-1748), a German architect and builder who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Dresden, including the famous Zwinger Palace.

In the 19th century, Wilhelm Singel (1812-1886) was a German philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy. He was a proponent of educational reforms and wrote several influential works on teaching methods and child development.

Moving into the 20th century, Hans Singel (1901-1973) was a German artist and printmaker who became known for his intricate woodcut and linocut prints, often depicting scenes from everyday life and nature.

Lastly, a more recent figure with the surname Singel is Petra Singel (born 1963), a German politician who has served as a member of the Bundestag (the German federal parliament) since 2005, representing the Christian Democratic Union party.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Singel

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

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

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