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

Addler, 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 Addler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addler in America

Addler is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addler surname appeared 133 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 Addler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Addler 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 Addler

The surname "ADDLER" is believed to have originated in Germany during the late medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Middle High German word "adel," meaning "noble" or "aristocratic." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to denote someone of noble birth or status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Deutsches Familiennamen-Archiv (German Family Names Archive), which contains a reference to a certain Henricus Addler from the town of Mainz in the year 1349. This could indicate that the name was already established in the region by the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records from the German states, including a mention of a Johannes Addler in a document from Nuremberg dated 1472. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Germany by that time.

During the 16th century, the surname "ADDLER" is recorded in several town chronicles and church registers, including a reference to a Hans Addler, a merchant from Augsburg who lived from 1510 to 1585.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Adler," "Adeler," and "Addeler." These variations can be found in historical records from different regions, reflecting the local dialects and linguistic influences.

Notable individuals who bore the surname "ADDLER" include:

1. Friedrich Addler (1679-1751), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to baroque church music.
2. Johanna Addler (1805-1891), a German educator and women's rights activist who established several schools for girls in Berlin.
3. Wilhelm Addler (1860-1928), a German architect and urban planner who designed several landmark buildings in Munich.
4. Erich Addler (1892-1968), a German-American engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of automotive technology.
5. Helene Addler (1910-1995), a German-born American artist and sculptor whose works are featured in various museums and public spaces.

While the surname "ADDLER" is not as common today as some other German surnames, its rich history and noble connotations have made it a distinct and enduring part of the German cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addler

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

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

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