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

Viele, 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 Viele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viele in America

Viele is the 27804th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viele surname appeared 864 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 Viele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viele 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 Viele

The surname Viele has its origins in Germany and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "viel," meaning "many" or "much." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was known for their abundance or generosity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Viele can be found in the town records of Cologne, Germany, where a merchant named Hans Viele is mentioned in 1387. Another early reference is the appearance of a Johannes Viele in a manuscript from the city of Magdeburg, dated around 1420.

In the 16th century, the name Viele was found in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Brandenburg, and Pomerania. A notable individual from this period was Bernhard Viele, a Lutheran theologian and author who lived from 1533 to 1592. He wrote several influential works on theology and was known for his contributions to the Reformation.

As the Viele family spread across different parts of Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Viehl, Viehl, and Viel. Some of these variations were also influenced by regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

During the 17th century, the name Viele appeared in several historical records, including the parish registers of Hesse and the city archives of Frankfurt. One noteworthy individual from this time was Johann Georg Viele, a renowned goldsmith and engraver who lived from 1635 to 1702 in the city of Nuremberg.

In the 18th century, the Viele name was found in various parts of Germany, as well as in areas that are now part of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic. A prominent figure from this period was Friedrich Wilhelm Viele, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1773 to 1838. He was known for his works on ethics and aesthetics.

As the German diaspora spread across the world, the surname Viele also found its way to other countries, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. One notable American with this surname was Egbert L. Viele, a military engineer and cartographer who lived from 1825 to 1902. He served in the American Civil War and was instrumental in mapping and surveying key battlefields.

Over the centuries, the Viele surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artisans, writers, and military personnel. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and migration patterns of the German people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viele

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

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

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