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

Gackle, 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 Gackle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gackle in America

Gackle is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gackle surname appeared 274 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 Gackle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gackle 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 Gackle

The surname Gackle is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the German word "gackeln," which means "to cackle" or "to cluck," referring to the sound made by hens or other fowl.

The name was initially found in various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the Rhine River valley. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in parish records and local tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the notable historical references to the Gackle surname comes from the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), where a certain Hans Gackle was mentioned as a soldier in the imperial army. Unfortunately, little is known about his specific role or achievements during this conflict.

In the 18th century, the Gackle family began to spread across different parts of Europe, with some members migrating to other countries such as France and the Netherlands. One prominent figure from this period was Johann Gackle (1712-1783), a renowned clockmaker from the city of Augsburg, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons.

As the 19th century dawned, the Gackle name continued to gain recognition, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. Notable among them was Friedrich Gackle (1812-1879), a German poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Another significant figure was Anna Gackle (1845-1921), a pioneering educator from Bavaria who advocated for equal educational opportunities for women. Her efforts led to the establishment of several girls' schools in the region, and she was widely respected for her progressive views on education.

In the 20th century, the Gackle surname found its way to various parts of the world due to emigration and migration. One such individual was Karl Gackle (1901-1976), a German-born engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early rocket technology during his tenure at the German Army Weapons Office.

While the Gackle surname may not be among the most common or widespread, its history is rich and diverse, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their unique mark on the world around them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gackle

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

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

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