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

Dressler, 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 Dressler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dressler in America

Dressler is the 7455th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dressler surname appeared 4,470 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 Dressler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dressler 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 Dressler

The surname Dressler is of Germanic origin, derived from the Middle High German word "dreschler," which means "thresher" or someone who separates grain from husks. It is likely that the name originated from an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as threshers or were involved in agricultural activities related to threshing grain.

The earliest known records of the Dressler surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of present-day Germany. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the city records of Nuremberg, where a certain Heinz Dressler was mentioned in 1385.

In the 15th century, the Dressler surname appeared in several German towns and villages, indicating its widespread use across various regions. For example, in the town of Zwickau, a Johann Dressler was recorded in 1432, while in the village of Ebersbach, a Hans Dressler was mentioned in 1456.

As the surname spread throughout German-speaking areas, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Dresseler, Dreschler, and Drescheler. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

One notable historical figure bearing the Dressler surname was Johann Dressler (1492-1548), a German theologian and reformer who was a follower of Martin Luther. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement and served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Dressler (1568-1634), a German composer and organist who was active during the Renaissance era. He is particularly renowned for his contributions to the development of Protestant church music.

In the 19th century, the Dressler surname gained further prominence with individuals such as Gustav Adolph Dressler (1833-1890), a German-American botanist and explorer known for his extensive research on the flora of the American Southwest.

Additionally, Marie Dressler (1868-1934) was a Canadian-American actress and vaudeville performer who achieved great success in both silent and early talking films. She is remembered for her comedic talents and won an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931 for her performance in the film "Min and Bill."

The Dressler surname has also been associated with various place names, particularly in Germany and Austria, such as Dressler Mühle (Dressler Mill) and Dressler Hof (Dressler Farm), further reinforcing its connection to agricultural and rural contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dressler

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

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

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