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

Beckler, 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 Beckler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beckler in America

Beckler is the 20574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beckler surname appeared 1,288 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 Beckler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beckler 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 Beckler

The surname Beckler is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Becker," which means "baker." The name likely originated from a nickname given to a baker or someone who worked in a bakery.

In the 13th century, surnames began to emerge in Germany as a way to distinguish between individuals with the same first name. Beckler was one of the occupational surnames that arose during this period, reflecting the profession or trade of the family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beckler can be found in the city records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. Johannes Beckler, a baker, was mentioned in these records as a resident of the city in 1487.

As time passed, the name spread to other regions of Germany and neighboring countries. In the 16th century, a notable individual with the surname Beckler was Hans Beckler (1520-1588), a German painter and engraver known for his religious works.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical documents and records across Germany. Johann Beckler (1635-1696), a German theologian and writer, was born in Saxony and authored several religious texts during his lifetime.

The 18th century saw the emergence of another notable figure with the surname Beckler. Johann Philipp Beckler (1746-1826) was a German composer and organist who made significant contributions to the development of church music in his time.

As people migrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, the surname Beckler traveled with them. In the 19th century, Wilhelm Beckler (1818-1892), a German-American artist and illustrator, gained recognition for his landscape paintings and illustrations of Native American life.

Throughout its history, the name Beckler has maintained a strong connection to its German roots and occupational origins. While variations in spelling may exist, the core meaning and pronunciation of the surname have remained relatively consistent over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beckler

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

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

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