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

Spielvogel, 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 Spielvogel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spielvogel in America

Spielvogel is the 48160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spielvogel surname appeared 439 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 Spielvogel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spielvogel 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 Spielvogel

The surname Spielvogel originates from Germany, dating back to the late medieval period. It is a compound word derived from the German words "spiel," meaning "play," and "vogel," meaning "bird." The name likely referred to someone who possessed a cheerful or playful demeanor, akin to a carefree bird.

Historically, surnames were often associated with occupations, physical characteristics, or locations. The Spielvogel surname might have been an occupational name for a court jester, minstrel, or entertainer who delighted audiences with their performances, much like a playful bird.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Spielvogel surname can be found in the Württemberg archives from the 15th century. The name appears in various documents from that region, indicating its widespread use among German families.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Spielvogel surname was Hans Spielvogel (1497-1565), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg. His works contributed significantly to the development of Renaissance music in Germany.

Another prominent individual was Johann Spielvogel (1604-1671), a German mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the field of navigation. His work on calculating longitude at sea was highly influential during his time.

In the 18th century, Georg Spielvogel (1736-1811) was a renowned German painter and engraver. His intricate etchings and engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes were widely admired throughout Europe.

Johann Christoph Spielvogel (1775-1848) was a German educator and author who wrote several influential textbooks on geography and history. His works were widely used in schools across Germany during the early 19th century.

The Spielvogel surname can also be found in various place names throughout Germany, such as Spielvogelhof and Spielvogelsteig, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to German heritage.

While the name has evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its origins can be traced back to the playful and entertaining spirit of its bearers, who were often associated with music, art, and storytelling in the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spielvogel

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

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

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