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

Hartzler, 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 Hartzler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hartzler in America

Hartzler is the 16150th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hartzler surname appeared 1,791 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 Hartzler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hartzler 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 Hartzler

The surname Hartzler originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically in Switzerland and southern Germany. It is a locational name derived from the place name Hartzl or Härtzel, which likely referred to a small settlement or a topographical feature such as a hill or a wooded area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, with variations such as Härtzler, Hertzler, and Härtzeller appearing in historical records from that period. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Härtzler, who was mentioned in a document from the town of Aarau in Switzerland, dated 1568.

In the 17th century, the Hartzler name gained prominence in the Alsace region, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. During this time, the Anabaptist movement, which later became known as the Amish and Mennonite communities, flourished in the area. Many Hartzlers were among the early adherents of this religious movement, and some were persecuted for their beliefs.

One notable figure from this era was Jakob Hartzler, who was born in Alsace in 1664. He was a Mennonite leader and is believed to have been one of the first Hartzlers to emigrate to America, settling in Pennsylvania in the early 18th century. His descendants played a significant role in the establishment and growth of the Mennonite community in the United States.

Another influential Hartzler was Hans Hertzler, a Swiss Anabaptist who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a prominent leader in the Anabaptist movement and was known for his writings and teachings on nonviolence and pacifism.

In the 19th century, the Hartzler name was well-established in various parts of Europe, including Switzerland, Germany, and France. One notable figure from this period was Johann Jakob Hartzler, a Swiss artist and painter born in 1805. His works, which often depicted landscapes and rural scenes, are part of the collections of several museums in Switzerland.

As the Hartzler family spread across Europe and eventually to North America, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Hartzler, Hertzler, Härtzler, and Hertsler. While the name is most common in areas with a strong Mennonite and Amish presence, such as Pennsylvania and Ohio in the United States, it can also be found in other parts of the world where people of German and Swiss descent have settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hartzler

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

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

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