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

Ubel, 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 Ubel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ubel in America

Ubel is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ubel surname appeared 213 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 Ubel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ubel 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 Ubel

The surname UBEL has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "ubil," which means "evil" or "wicked." This surname may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a fierce or intimidating demeanor.

During the Middle Ages, the name UBEL was predominantly found in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname appears in the Würzburg Codex, a 12th-century manuscript from the Bishopric of Würzburg, where a certain "Ubel von Regensburg" is mentioned.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Dietrich Ubel, a wealthy merchant from Nuremberg. He is recorded in the city's trade records and was a prominent figure in the local guilds.

The UBEL surname can also be traced to various place names in Germany, such as Ubelbach, a small town in the Rhineland-Palatinate region. This suggests that some branches of the family may have adopted the name based on their place of origin or residence.

In the 15th century, Johannes Ubel, a scholar and theologian from Erfurt, gained recognition for his contributions to the study of canon law. He is mentioned in several academic records and manuscripts from that era.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure with the UBEL surname was Hans Ubel, a skilled woodcarver and sculptor from Augsburg. His intricate works adorned many churches and buildings in southern Germany, and some of his creations can still be seen today.

Another notable bearer of the name was Katherina Ubel, a 17th-century herbalist and midwife from the town of Bamberg. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies earned her a reputation throughout the region.

In the 18th century, Johann Georg Ubel, a composer and organist from Leipzig, made significant contributions to the development of baroque music. Some of his compositions and organ works have been preserved and are still studied by musicians today.

As the UBEL surname spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Übel, Ubell, and Ubele. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in its Old High German etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ubel

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

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

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