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Early Origins of the Beeler family

The surname Beeler was first found in Silesia, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. The name may originate from (or have lent itelf to) the town Bielau in Silesia and Bielen in Thuringia.

Early History of the Beeler family

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Beeler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Biehler, Bieler, Beihler, Bielert (eastern regions), Beiler, Beiller, Bihler, Bielau, Bielen, Beeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Beeler family

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Beeler Ranking

In the United States, the name Beeler is the 4,035th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1


United States Beeler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Beeler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Anna Maria Beeler, aged 33, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1734 2
  • Wilh Beeler, who arrived in America in 1764 2
Beeler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Christoph Beeler, who landed in America in 1845 2
  • John Beeler, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1874 2
  • Phil Beeler, who landed in America in 1877 2
  • Mr. Robert Beeler, Canadian settler traveling from Barbados aboard the ship "S.S. Bahama" arriving in New York in 1880 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Beeler (post 1700) +

  • Selby Beeler, American author
  • Kathleen Beeler, American cinematographer
  • Chase Beeler (b. 1987), American professional football center
  • Joseph Sam Beeler (1921-2002), American infielder in Major League Baseball
  • J. C. Beeler, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1888 4
  • Harvey D. Beeler Sr. (1883-1959), American Republican politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates from Morgan County, 1933-40, 1943-44; Member of West Virginia State Senate 16th District, 1947-50 4
  • Harold B. Beeler, American politician, Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District, 2001 4
  • Gail Beeler, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008 4
  • Fred C. Beeler (1879-1958), American Republican politician, Member of Kansas State House of Representatives 85th District, 1929-30 4
  • Azel Dale Beeler (1893-1963), American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Rome, 1916-17; Paris, 1919; University professor 4
  • ... (Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. Barbados archives retrieved 27th October 2021 from https://atthebarbadosarchives.wordpress.com/2003/07/18/barbados-heritage-passenger-lists-and-barbados-departures/
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 11) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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