Explore the Family Name Buehl
The meaning of Buehl
South German (Bühl): topographic name for someone who lived on a hillside, from Middle High German bühel ‘hill’, or a habitational name from a place called Bühl, for example in Baden. Compare Buhl.
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How common is the last name Buehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buehl saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped by 3.13%, moving from 45,308 in 2000 to 46,725 in 2010. However, the count of people with this surname slightly increased by 2.25% from 445 to 455, indicating that while it became less common compared to other surnames, more people were named Buehl. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #46,725 | -3.13% |
| Count | 445 | 455 | 2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buehl
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buehl, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.43% identified as White, which reduced slightly to 96.48% in 2010. A new change in 2010 was the introduction of individuals identifying as Hispanic, constituting 1.76% of the total Buehls. Despite this, there were no Buehls who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 96.48% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |