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

Eutsler, 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 Eutsler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eutsler in America

Eutsler is the 29261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eutsler surname appeared 809 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 Eutsler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eutsler 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 Eutsler

The surname EUTSLER traces its origins to Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old German words "eut" and "sler," which together meant "prosperous landowner." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely individuals of considerable wealth and status within their communities.

During the Middle Ages, the EUTSLER name appeared in various historical records and documents across the German states. One notable mention can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a 16th-century illustrated world history book, where a certain Heinz EUTSLER is referenced as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Augsburg.

The earliest recorded instance of the EUTSLER name dates back to 1387, when a certain Wilhelm EUTSLER is documented as a member of the town council in the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This suggests that the family had already established itself as a respected and influential presence in the region by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the EUTSLER name gained further prominence with the rise of Hans EUTSLER (1502-1578), a renowned scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His influential writings and teachings helped shape the religious and intellectual landscape of the time.

Another noteworthy figure bearing the EUTSLER name was Katharina EUTSLER (1634-1698), a skilled artisan and master weaver whose intricate tapestries and textiles were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons throughout Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the EUTSLER surname spread beyond the borders of Germany, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in neighboring countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. One such individual was Johann EUTSLER (1789-1856), a renowned Dutch architect who designed several landmark buildings in Amsterdam and other cities.

Throughout its long history, the EUTSLER name has also been associated with various place names and locations in Germany. For example, the village of Eutslerhausen in Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from an early EUTSLER settler or landowner in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eutsler

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

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

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