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

Tegeler, 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 Tegeler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tegeler in America

Tegeler is the 27678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tegeler surname appeared 869 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 Tegeler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tegeler 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 Tegeler

The surname Tegeler is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Ziegeler," which translates to "tiler" or "bricklayer," indicating that the name's earliest bearers were likely involved in the construction trade, specifically in the laying of tiles or bricks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tegeler can be found in the town records of Mülheim an der Ruhr, a city in the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The records mention a certain Hans Tegeler, who lived in the late 15th century and worked as a bricklayer.

As the name spread throughout Germany, it evolved into various spellings, including Tegler, Tegeler, and Ziegeler. These variations often reflected regional dialects and preferences in different parts of the country.

In the 16th century, the Tegeler name appeared in the records of the city of Cologne, where a family by the name of Tegeler was documented as residing in the city's historic center. This family was likely involved in the construction or maintenance of the city's famous cathedral and other notable buildings.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname Tegeler was Johann Friedrich Tegeler (1761-1828), a German pharmacist and botanist from Dillenburg, Hesse. He is known for his contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their properties.

Another individual of historical significance was Karl Tegeler (1853-1923), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Berlin during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban planning projects in the city.

In the United States, the Tegeler name can be traced back to German immigrants who arrived in the 19th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America is that of Heinrich Tegeler (1825-1898), who immigrated from Germany to Wisconsin in the 1850s and worked as a farmer.

Another notable American with the surname Tegeler was William Tegeler (1870-1946), a businessman and philanthropist from St. Louis, Missouri. He founded the Tegeler Brewery, which became a successful regional brewery in the early 20th century.

In Australia, the Tegeler name has roots dating back to the late 19th century, with records indicating German immigrants bearing the name settling in various parts of the country during that period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tegeler

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

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

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