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

Etzler, 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 Etzler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Etzler in America

Etzler is the 26949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Etzler surname appeared 900 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 Etzler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Etzler 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 Etzler

The surname ETZLER is of German origin, originating in the southern regions of Germany during the late medieval period, around the 13th to 14th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "etz," which means "edge" or "border," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone residing near a border or the outskirts of a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name ETZLER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the medieval period in Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Etzler," "Etzeller," and "Etzleri," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 16th century, the name ETZLER surfaced in several church records and municipal documents in regions like Bavaria and Swabia. One notable figure from this time was Johann Etzler, a Protestant reformer and theologian born in Nuremberg in 1492. He played a role in the Reformation movement and authored several religious texts.

During the 17th century, the ETZLER name spread beyond Germany, with records indicating its presence in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. In 1658, Hans Etzler, a Swiss watchmaker and inventor, was born in Basel. He is credited with developing one of the earliest known portable timekeeping devices, known as the "Nuremberg Egg."

The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent ETZLER family in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a historic town in Bavaria. Georg Etzler, born in 1712, was a skilled woodcarver and sculptor, known for his intricate works adorning churches and public buildings in the region.

In the 19th century, the name ETZLER gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Johann Etzler, an Austrian engineer and inventor born in 1808. He is best known for his proposals for a trans-Atlantic tunnel and a system of atmospheric railways, which, though ambitious for the time, demonstrated his innovative thinking.

As the centuries passed, the ETZLER surname continued to spread across Europe and eventually to other continents through migration and immigration. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation in different regions, its German roots and historical significance remain intact, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contributions of those who have carried this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Etzler

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

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

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