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

Eckler, 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 Eckler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eckler in America

Eckler is the 19814th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eckler surname appeared 1,357 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 Eckler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eckler 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 Eckler

The surname "ECKLER" has its origins in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "ecker," which means "field" or "cultivated land," suggesting that the original bearers of this name were likely farmers or landowners.

One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Silesiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Silesia, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages. In this document, dated around 1220, there is a mention of a man named "Henricus Eckler," indicating the presence of this surname in the region.

As the name spread across different parts of Germany, various spellings emerged, including "Eckeler," "Ecklere," and "Eckeleir." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name in official documents.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a man named "Hans Eckler" was registered as a member of the city's guild of bakers. This connection to a specific trade suggests that some members of the Eckler family may have been involved in crafts or occupations beyond agriculture.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Eckler was Johannes Eckler, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1486 to 1555. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several works on theology and ethics.

Another notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Eckler, a German botanist and horticulturist who lived from 1787 to 1861. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was responsible for establishing several botanical gardens in Germany.

In the 19th century, the name Eckler was also associated with the town of Eckler in the German state of Saxony. This town likely derived its name from the surname, suggesting that the Eckler family had a strong presence in the area.

As the Eckler family spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, the name underwent further variations in spelling, with some branches adopting the spelling "Eckler" while others retained the original German spelling of "Eckeler" or "Eckeleir."

One notable figure with the surname Eckler was Johann Eckler, a German-American artist and painter who lived from 1892 to 1967. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which depicted scenes from his native Germany.

Overall, the surname "ECKLER" has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval Germany, with its origins likely rooted in the agricultural and landowning traditions of the region. Despite variations in spelling, the name has persisted throughout the centuries and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eckler

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

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

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