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

Giesler, 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 Giesler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Giesler in America

Giesler is the 15611th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Giesler surname appeared 1,872 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 Giesler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Giesler 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 Giesler

The surname Giesler is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It originated in the regions of southern Germany, particularly Bavaria and Swabia. The name is derived from the Old High German word "gisal," meaning "hostage" or "pledge."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Giesler can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the Kingdom of Saxony. The document, dated 1242, mentions a "Giselherus de Reinheim," likely referring to an individual named Giesler from the town of Reinheim.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hans Giesler was a prominent merchant and guild master in the city of Augsburg. His name appears in several municipal records from that period, showcasing the early presence of the Giesler surname in urban centers of southern Germany.

The name Giesler has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For instance, the village of Gieselersdorf in Austria was once known as "Gisalhartesdorf," potentially referring to a settlement founded or owned by an individual with the surname Giesler.

In the 16th century, a prominent theologian and reformer named Johann Giesler (1492-1557) made significant contributions to the Protestant Reformation in Germany. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a crucial role in the spread of Lutheran teachings.

Another notable figure was Johann Caspar Giesler (1676-1755), a German architect and master builder who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the Baroque style, including the Baroque Palace in Ansbach, Germany.

During the 19th century, a German philosopher and theologian named Johann Karl Ludwig Giesler (1792-1854) gained recognition for his works on church history and Christian ethics. His influential writings shaped the discourse on religious and philosophical matters in German academia.

In more recent times, the name Giesler has been associated with individuals such as Theodor Giesler (1900-1973), a German architect and urban planner who worked on various projects during the Nazi regime in Germany.

While the surname Giesler may have evolved and spread across different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in southern Germany, where it likely emerged as a descriptive name or occupational designation related to the concept of hostages or pledges.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Giesler

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

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

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