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

Fischler, 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 Fischler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fischler in America

Fischler is the 40610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fischler surname appeared 538 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 Fischler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fischler 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 Fischler

The surname Fischler is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Fischer," which means "fisherman." This occupational surname likely originated in regions of Germany where fishing was a prominent industry, such as along the coasts or near major rivers and lakes.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Fischler dates back to the 13th century in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the Franconia region of modern-day Bavaria, Germany. The name is mentioned in a local tax record from 1276, suggesting that an individual or family with the occupation of fisherman resided in the area during that time.

In the 14th century, the Fischler surname appeared in various German chronicles and manuscripts, including the Nuremberg Chronicle, a world history published in 1493. This chronicle mentioned a notable figure named Hans Fischler, who was a respected merchant and civic leader in the city of Nuremberg during the late 15th century.

The surname Fischler also has connections to place names in Germany. For instance, the town of Fischlerberg in the state of Saxony-Anhalt is believed to have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Fischler.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Fischler. One example is Johann Fischler (1470-1538), a German humanist scholar and educator who served as the rector of the University of Ingolstadt in the early 16th century. Another prominent figure was Johann Michael Fischler (1736-1804), a German composer and Kapellmeister (music director) who worked in the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg.

Other notable Fischlers include:

1. Georg Fischler (1859-1919), an Austrian architect known for his work in Vienna.
2. Franz Fischler (born 1946), an Austrian politician who served as the European Commissioner for Agriculture from 1995 to 2004.
3. Stanley Fischler (born 1933), an American hockey broadcaster and author, known as the "Hockey Maven."
4. Alexander Fischler (1936-2019), a German painter and graphic artist.
5. Reinhard Fischler (born 1956), an Austrian ski jumper and Olympic medalist.

The Fischler surname has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, reflecting the occupational origins of those involved in the fishing trade during the Middle Ages and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fischler

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

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

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