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

Uibel, 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 Uibel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uibel in America

Uibel is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uibel surname appeared 103 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 Uibel.

The history of the last name Uibel

The surname UIBEL is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the old Germanic word "uibal," which translates to "evil" or "wicked." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone perceived as mischievous or ill-behaved.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the UIBEL surname can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the small Bavarian town of Oberaudorf, dating back to 1587. These records document the birth of a child named Hans Uibel, son of a local farmer.

Over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, including Uibel, Uybel, and Ueibel. These differences likely arose from the inconsistent use of vowels in written German during that era.

In the 17th century, the UIBEL name appeared in the records of the historic city of Nuremberg. A merchant named Johann Uibel (1632-1702) is noted as having established a successful trading business in the city's bustling market square.

As the surname spread beyond Bavaria, it found its way into neighboring regions of Germany. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Friedrich Uibel (1726-1798) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the town of Schramberg, located in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg.

Another notable individual bearing the UIBEL name was Katharina Uibel (1802-1878), a renowned herbalist and healer from the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria. Her expertise in traditional remedies and natural cures was highly sought after throughout the region.

In the 19th century, the UIBEL surname crossed the Atlantic Ocean, with several families immigrating to the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Jakob Uibel (1825-1899), who settled in the growing city of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked as a skilled carpenter and cabinet maker.

As the centuries passed, the UIBEL surname continued to disperse across various parts of Germany and beyond, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uibel

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

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 Uibel 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.

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

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