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

Bitler, 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 Bitler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bitler in America

Bitler is the 24914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bitler surname appeared 998 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 Bitler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bitler 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 Bitler

The surname BITLER has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "bittel," which means "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone of small stature or a younger child.

The earliest recorded instances of the name BITLER can be found in medieval German records and documents from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is likely that the name originated as a localized surname within these areas before gradually spreading to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries.

One of the earliest known references to the name BITLER appears in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. The chronicle mentions a certain "Hans Bitler," a merchant from the city of Augsburg, who lived in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, there are records of a family named BITLER residing in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval city in Bavaria. The BITLER family is documented as having owned a bakery and several properties within the town during this period.

As the name spread throughout Germany, variations in spelling began to appear, such as "Bittler" and "Bitteler." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in recordkeeping and spelling at the time.

One notable individual bearing the BITLER surname was Johann Bitler, a German Baroque architect born in 1671 in Würzburg, Bavaria. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the city, including the famous Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Another historically significant figure was Carl Friedrich Bitler (1800-1876), a German landscape painter and professor at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts. His works, often depicting scenes from the Saxon countryside, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and can be found in various art museums across Europe.

In the 19th century, the BITLER name appears in records from other parts of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland, suggesting that some families had migrated or established branches in these regions.

One such example is Karl Bitler (1833-1899), a Swiss botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of alpine plants. He is particularly renowned for his work on the flora of the Swiss Alps.

It is worth noting that while the BITLER surname has a long and varied history across Europe, it is a relatively uncommon name in modern times, especially outside of German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bitler

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

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

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