2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gredler
An occupational surname derived from the German word "gredler" meaning a sieve or sifter maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 154 Americans carry the last name Gredler. That puts it at #131,805 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,225,678 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gredler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
154
1 in 2,225,678
Census rank
#131,805
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
134
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 134 bearers of the surname Gredler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 131805th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gredler, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gredler
The surname GREDLER has its origins in Austria, specifically in the regions of Tyrol and Vorarlberg. It likely dates back to the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the German word "Gredler," which refers to a person who made or sold griddles or grills. It may also be related to the medieval German word "gredel," meaning a hearth or fireplace.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the GREDLER name can be found in a document from the town of Imst in Tyrol, dated 1412. This document mentions a certain Hanns Gredler, who was a local craftsman.
In the 16th century, the GREDLER name appeared in several parish records and tax rolls throughout the Tyrol region. For example, a Johann Gredler was listed as a resident of the village of Pill in 1532.
An alternative spelling of the name, "Gredler," was used in some areas, particularly in Vorarlberg. This variation can be seen in a baptismal record from the town of Bregenz in 1618, which mentions a child named Barbara Gredler.
One notable bearer of the GREDLER name was Vinzenz Maria Gredler (1793-1874), an Austrian botanist and Benedictine monk from Vorarlberg. He made significant contributions to the study of the flora in the Tyrol region and published several works on the subject.
Another individual of note was Johann Gredler (1784-1845), a blacksmith and metalworker from the town of Innsbruck in Tyrol. He was renowned for his intricate and ornate ironwork, which can still be seen on many buildings in the region.
In the late 19th century, a family of GREDLERs from the village of Sölden in Tyrol became prominent in the local tourism industry. They owned and operated several inns and guesthouses that catered to the growing number of visitors to the area.
While the GREDLER name is most commonly associated with Austria, it has also been found in parts of southern Germany, particularly in Bavaria, where it may have been introduced by migrants from the Tyrol region.
Overall, the GREDLER surname has a long and rich history that can be traced back to the medieval era in the Austrian Alps. It is a reflection of the region's cultural and occupational heritage, with many bearers of the name having been involved in crafts, trades, and the hospitality industry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gredler
Among Census respondents with the surname Gredler, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Gredler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gredler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 126
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 7
- Two or more races0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gredler
Gredler appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+22 bearers (+21.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,383 places
2020
#131,805
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+9 bearers (+7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,907 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +22 bearers (+21.4%) | Up 12,383 places |
| 2020 | #131,805 | 134 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+7.2%) | Up 2,907 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gredler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #131,805 | 2.2% |
| Count | 125 | 134 | 7.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 12.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gredler bearers went from 125 to 134 (+7.2% change). The surname moved up 2,907 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #131,805.
FAQ
Gredler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gredler?
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the surname Gredler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,225,678 residents.
How common is Gredler?
Gredler ranks #131,805 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 134 people with the surname Gredler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (154), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gredler.
Has Gredler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gredler went from 125 recorded bearers to 134. That is an increase of 9 (+7.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #134,712 to #131,805.
What does the Census say about the background of Gredler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gredler, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (0.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gredler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (126 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gredler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (0.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gredler (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gredler mean?
An occupational surname derived from the German word "gredler" meaning a sieve or sifter maker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gredler (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Gredler?
Find out how many people are called Gredler on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.