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

Bixler, 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 Bixler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bixler in America

Bixler is the 5754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bixler surname appeared 6,021 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bixler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bixler 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 Bixler

The surname Bixler is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated as a surname in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia in southern Germany. The name is derived from the German word "Bixel," which means "pickaxe" or "hatchet," and was likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a miner or quarryman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bixler name can be found in the records of the town of Nördlingen, located in the Swabian region of Bavaria. In the year 1591, a man named Hans Bixler is mentioned in a legal document related to a property dispute. This suggests that the name was already established in that area by the late 16th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Bixler surname began to spread beyond its original region, as families migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. In 1712, a Johannes Bixler is recorded as having been born in the town of Pfalzgrafenweiler, located in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg.

As the name spread, variations in spelling emerged, including Bixler, Bickler, and Bichler. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of record-keeping at the time.

One notable bearer of the Bixler name was Johann Adam Bixler, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1766 to 1843. He was a professor at the University of Tübingen and made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and aesthetics.

Another prominent figure was Carl Bixler, a German-American architect who was born in 1872 and died in 1933. He was known for his work on several prominent buildings in New York City, including the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Opera House.

In the United States, the Bixler surname can be traced back to the late 18th century, when German immigrants began arriving in significant numbers. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Jacob Bixler, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1774.

Over the centuries, the Bixler surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, craftsmen, professionals, and academics. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on the histories of both Germany and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bixler

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

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

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