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

Esler, 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 Esler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esler in America

Esler is the 27974th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esler surname appeared 857 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 Esler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esler 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 Esler

The surname Esler has its origins in the Germanic regions of Europe, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "asal," meaning "blackbird" or "thrush," which may have been used as a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or dark hair.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Esler can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany and Switzerland. In some historical records, the name appeared with different spellings, such as Asler, Aesler, or Esler, reflecting the variation in dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One notable reference to the name Esler is found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval German charters and records from the 13th to the 15th centuries. The name is mentioned in connection with land transactions and legal documents, indicating that individuals bearing this surname had achieved a certain level of prominence and social status.

In the 16th century, the Esler family had established itself in the city of Augsburg, a prominent center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. Johannes Esler (1556-1624), a successful merchant and alderman, was a well-known figure in the city's commercial circles.

As the Esler name spread across Europe, it gained recognition in various fields. Hans Esler (1677-1748), a German painter and engraver, was celebrated for his landscape paintings and etchings, which captured the natural beauty of the German countryside.

In the 19th century, the Esler family made its mark in the field of academia. Johann Esler (1822-1897), a German philologist and linguist, contributed significantly to the study of ancient languages and their influence on modern German dialects.

Moving into the 20th century, the name Esler gained prominence in the realm of literature. Joachim Esler (1901-1976), a German novelist and playwright, received critical acclaim for his works exploring the complexities of human relationships and societal norms.

While the surname Esler has its roots in Germany and the surrounding regions, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esler

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

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

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