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

Dassler, 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 Dassler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dassler in America

Dassler is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dassler surname appeared 179 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 Dassler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dassler 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 Dassler

The surname DASSLER is of German origin, originating in the southern regions of Germany during the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Old High German word 'dasaz', meaning 'badger', suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been hunters or trappers of these animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DASSLER name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the 16th century. In a document from 1542, a Hans DASSLER is mentioned as a local tradesman and member of the town council.

The DASSLER name also appears in various church records and parish registers throughout southern Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the village of Oberschmeien, near the city of Augsburg, a family of DASSLERs is recorded as landowners and farmers during the late 1600s.

During the 19th century, the DASSLER name gained prominence with the birth of Johann DASSLER (1805-1877), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Schwabach. His intricate and precise timepieces were highly sought after throughout Bavaria and beyond.

Another notable figure bearing the DASSLER name was Maria DASSLER (1838-1912), a celebrated operatic soprano from Munich. She performed on stages across Europe, including the prestigious La Scala in Milan, and was praised for her powerful and emotive vocal abilities.

In more recent history, the DASSLER name became associated with athletic footwear and sportswear through the brothers Adolf (1900-1978) and Rudolf (1898-1974) DASSLER, founders of the iconic Adidas and Puma brands, respectively. Their rivalry and subsequent business ventures left an indelible mark on the world of sports and fashion.

Other notable individuals with the DASSLER surname include Hans DASSLER (1926-2011), a renowned German architect known for his innovative designs, and Gerhard DASSLER (1917-1995), a celebrated painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dassler

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

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

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