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

Gempler, 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 Gempler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gempler in America

Gempler is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gempler surname appeared 148 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 Gempler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gempler 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 Gempler

The surname Gempler is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the late Middle Ages. The name is thought to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was likely derived from the old German word "gempl," meaning "to swing" or "to sway." This could suggest that the name may have initially been associated with occupations or activities involving swinging or oscillating motions.

One of the earliest known records of the Gempler name can be found in the archives of the city of Nuremberg, dating back to the late 15th century. A document from 1492 mentions a certain Hans Gempler, a merchant who traded in textiles and dyes. This provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the Renaissance period in Germany.

In the 16th century, the Gempler surname appears in various municipal records and church registers across southern Germany. Notably, a Johann Gempler is listed as a resident of the town of Augsburg in 1537. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the Gempler name gained further prominence with the rise of a notable family of scholars and educators. Johannes Gempler (1597-1672), a theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig, published several influential works on theology and philosophy. His nephew, Christian Gempler (1633-1701), followed in his footsteps and served as a professor of law at the same institution.

Another individual of note bearing the Gempler surname was Heinrich Gempler (1685-1757), a renowned architect from Dresden. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city, including the famous Frauenkirche. His architectural legacy has been celebrated and studied by historians and architects alike.

In the 19th century, the Gempler name gained recognition in the field of music. August Gempler (1819-1892), a German composer and conductor, made significant contributions to the development of opera and orchestral music. His compositions were widely performed and acclaimed during his lifetime, and some of his works remain in the repertoire of classical music ensembles today.

As the centuries passed, the Gempler surname spread beyond the borders of Germany, with descendants carrying the name to various parts of Europe and eventually to other continents through immigration. Despite its German roots, the name has left an indelible mark on various aspects of history, from commerce and academia to architecture and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gempler

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

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

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