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

Ackler, 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 Ackler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ackler in America

Ackler is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ackler surname appeared 141 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 Ackler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ackler 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 Ackler

The surname Ackler has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the region of Bavaria during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Acker," which means "field" or "cultivated land." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as farmers or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ackler surname can be found in the Salzburg Monastery records from the late 13th century, where a certain "Cunrad der Ackler" is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by that time and had likely been established in the region for several generations.

In the 14th century, the variant spelling "Ackeler" appeared in the town records of Nuremberg, where a family bearing this name resided. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era, as they often evolved and adapted based on local dialects and scribal interpretations.

During the 16th century, the Ackler surname gained prominence in the region of Franconia, where several notable figures emerged. One such individual was Johann Ackler (1520-1589), a Lutheran theologian and author who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, the Ackler surname spread beyond Germany's borders as many families migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Hans Ackler (1645-1711), a skilled clockmaker from Augsburg who is credited with pioneering advancements in timekeeping mechanisms.

As the Ackler name continued to disperse throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, it found its way to various corners of the world. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Friedrich Ackler (1783-1856), a German composer and music educator renowned for his contributions to the development of choral music.
2. Elisabeth Ackler (1812-1892), a Swiss philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of impoverished communities.
3. Wilhelm Ackler (1840-1918), a German-American engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of several iconic bridges and railroads in the United States during the late 19th century.
4. Anna Ackler (1879-1963), an Austrian painter and sculptor whose works were heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau movement.
5. Heinrich Ackler (1892-1972), a German-born linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages and their linguistic histories.

Throughout its long history, the Ackler surname has been associated with various professions, from farming and craftsmanship to academia and the arts, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ackler

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

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

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