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

Abler, 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 Abler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abler in America

Abler is the 38332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abler surname appeared 578 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 Abler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abler 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 Abler

The surname Abler originated in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "abler," which means "eagle." The name likely referred to someone who lived near an eagle's nest or had some association with the majestic bird.

Abler is believed to have first appeared in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Historical records show that the name was often spelled as "Adler" or "Adeler" in its early years, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions at the time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Abler can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the German state of Hesse, where a family with the surname Abler is mentioned in the 1560s. These church records were crucial for tracking family lineages and documenting significant events like births, marriages, and deaths.

In the 17th century, the name Abler gained prominence when Johann Christoph Abler (1632-1701), a German theologian and philosopher, rose to fame for his scholarly works on metaphysics and natural philosophy. His writings and teachings influenced many intellectuals of the era.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Abler (1790-1867), a German painter and lithographer known for his intricate landscapes and architectural depictions. His works were widely celebrated and can be found in various art museums across Europe.

During the late 19th century, the name Abler spread beyond Germany as some families immigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was August Abler (1857-1935), a German-American businessman who established a successful import-export company in New York City.

In the 20th century, the name Abler gained further recognition through the achievements of individuals like Elsa Abler (1903-1984), a German-born American biochemist who made significant contributions to the study of enzyme kinetics and enzyme regulation.

Throughout its history, the surname Abler has been associated with various professions, from academics and artists to entrepreneurs and scientists, reflecting the diversity of individuals who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abler

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

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

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