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

Eyler, 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 Eyler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eyler in America

Eyler is the 12323rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eyler surname appeared 2,523 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Eyler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eyler 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 Eyler

The surname Eyler originates from Germany, and its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "Auler," which referred to a person who lived near or near a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eyler can be found in the records of the town of Aalen, in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. These records date back to the 14th century and mention an individual named Heinrich Eyler, who lived in the area around 1350.

As the name spread across Germany, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Eiler, Eilert, and Eylert. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes or record keepers.

In the 16th century, the Eyler name appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Hans Eyler was listed as a prominent citizen. This suggests that the Eyler family had established itself in urban centers and engaged in commerce and trade.

During the 17th century, the Eyler surname gained recognition in the field of academia. Johann Eyler (1620-1688) was a German philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Wittenberg and published several influential works on ethics and natural law.

Another notable figure bearing the Eyler name was Johann Gottlieb Eyler (1738-1805), a German composer and organist. He served as the court composer for the Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen and composed numerous works for church and chamber music.

In the 19th century, the Eyler name crossed the Atlantic and found its way to the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of John Eyler (1810-1886), a farmer and landowner from Pennsylvania who played a role in the local community and politics.

Another prominent American with the Eyler surname was Robert Eyler (1848-1922), a businessman and entrepreneur from Ohio. He founded the Eyler Brothers Company, which specialized in the manufacture of agricultural machinery and became a successful enterprise in the Midwest.

As the Eyler family spread across various regions and countries, the name continued to evolve, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of new environments. However, its German roots and association with rural settlements near water bodies remained a recurring theme throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eyler

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

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

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