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

Buckler, 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 Buckler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buckler in America

Buckler is the 8419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buckler surname appeared 3,926 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Buckler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buckler 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 Buckler

The surname Buckler is of English origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "buculere" or "bucelere," meaning a maker or seller of buckles and other metal fittings used in armor and equipment.

Buckler is an occupational surname, reflecting the trade or profession of an ancestor who worked as a buckle maker or armorer. These craftsmen played a vital role in medieval society, providing essential equipment for knights and soldiers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Buckler can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273, where a person named William le Buculere is mentioned. This historical record suggests that the surname had already emerged by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various records and manuscripts, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327, where a John Bukler is listed. The name was also recorded in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, with the spelling "Bucler."

Interestingly, the surname Buckler may also have connections to specific place names. For example, there is a village called Buckler's Hard in Hampshire, England, which may have derived its name from an association with the Buckler family or their occupation.

Notable individuals with the surname Buckler throughout history include:

1. John Buckler (1770-1851), an English landscape painter and etcher.
2. Benjamin Buckler (1716-1780), an English author and clergyman who wrote "A Dissertation on the Antiquity and Use of Seals in England."
3. Walter Buckler (1893-1985), a British writer and illustrator known for his books on natural history and countryside subjects.
4. Thomas Buckler (1645-1708), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Archdeacon of Colchester.
5. William Buckler (1807-1884), an English architect and surveyor who worked on several church restorations in the Victorian era.

While the surname Buckler may not be as common today, its historical significance lies in its connection to the skilled craftsmen who played a crucial role in the production of armor and equipment during the Middle Ages. The name serves as a testament to the importance of these occupations in medieval society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buckler

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

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

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