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

Hackler, 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 Hackler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hackler in America

Hackler is the 9638th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hackler surname appeared 3,367 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 Hackler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hackler 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 Hackler

The surname Hackler is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Low German word "hackelen," which means "to hack" or "to chop." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as woodcutters or lumberjacks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hackler can be found in the town records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria, Germany. In these records, dating back to the 14th century, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Hackler who were involved in various trades and professions.

As the name spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Hackler, Häckler, and Heckler. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic variations that existed during that time period.

In the 16th century, during the Protestant Reformation, some notable figures with the surname Hackler emerged. One such individual was Hans Hackler (c. 1520-1585), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in the region of Saxony.

Another historical figure with the Hackler surname was Johann Hackler (1631-1699), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Dukes of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. His compositions, particularly for organ and voice, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

As the Hackler family spread across Europe, some members ventured further afield. In the 18th century, a notable figure was Wilhelm Hackler (1742-1819), a German-born merchant and explorer who traveled extensively in South America and documented his observations of the indigenous cultures and natural landscapes.

Another significant individual with the Hackler surname was Emilie Hackler (1858-1932), a German-born artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant landscapes and portraiture. Her works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Franz Hackler (1887-1964) was a German-Austrian architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the reconstruction efforts after World War II. He was renowned for his innovative designs that incorporated modern architectural principles while preserving the cultural heritage of cities like Vienna and Berlin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hackler

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

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

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