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

Cansler, 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 Cansler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cansler in America

Cansler is the 15355th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cansler surname appeared 1,910 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 Cansler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cansler 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 Cansler

The surname Cansler is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Kansler," which means "chancellor" or "official scribe." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held positions of authority or worked as scribes in the court or administrative offices.

One of the earliest known records of the name Cansler can be found in the German city of Cologne, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in historical documents from the 14th century. It is possible that the name was originally a occupational surname, given to those who performed clerical duties or held positions of authority within the local government or ecclesiastical institutions.

As the Cansler family spread across various regions of Germany, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Kansler, Kantzler, or Canzler. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name in official documents.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Cansler was Johann Cansler, a German theologian and reformer who was born in 1512 and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent individual was Hans Cansler, a merchant and landowner from the town of Nuremberg, who lived in the late 15th century and left a lasting legacy through his contributions to the local economy and community.

As German immigrants began to settle in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas, the Cansler name traveled with them. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States can be traced back to the late 18th century, when a family of Canslers settled in Pennsylvania.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, several notable individuals with the surname Cansler made their mark in various fields. For example, William Cansler (1809-1887) was a prominent lawyer and politician from North Carolina, while John Cansler (1847-1923) was a respected educator and author who taught at several universities in the American South.

Another individual of note was Emily Cansler (1870-1948), a pioneer in the field of social work and a tireless advocate for child welfare. She played a crucial role in establishing many programs and organizations aimed at improving the lives of underprivileged children in the United States.

While the surname Cansler may have originated from a specific occupation or administrative role in medieval Germany, it has since grown to encompass a diverse range of individuals and families from various backgrounds and professions. The name's enduring presence throughout history serves as a testament to its rich heritage and the contributions made by those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cansler

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

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

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