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

Fakler, 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 Fakler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fakler in America

Fakler is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fakler surname appeared 203 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 Fakler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fakler 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 Fakler

The surname Fakler is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "fackel," which means "torch" or "flare." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with a person who worked as a torchbearer or someone involved in lighting or maintaining torches.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fakler can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, in the 14th century, where a person named Hans Fakler was mentioned as a resident. Additionally, the name appears in various medieval manuscripts and documents from various regions of Germany, indicating its widespread use during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Johann Fakler (1510-1572) was a prominent theologian and reformer from Saxony, Germany. He was known for his contributions to the Protestant Reformation and his writings on religious matters.

Another historical figure bearing the Fakler surname was Christoph Fakler (1670-1741), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg. He was renowned for his organ compositions and served as the organist at several prominent churches in Nuremberg during his lifetime.

The Fakler name can also be found in some early records from Austria, such as the birth record of Maria Fakler, born in Vienna in 1712. This suggests that the name may have spread beyond Germany to neighboring regions.

In the 19th century, a notable person with the Fakler surname was Wilhelm Fakler (1810-1888), a German artist and painter from Cologne. His works are known for their depictions of landscapes and scenes from daily life in Germany.

While the Fakler surname may have originated from a specific occupation or trade, over time it has become a widespread surname across various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions, with numerous individuals bearing this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fakler

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

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

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