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

Hasler, 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 Hasler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hasler in America

Hasler is the 15533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hasler surname appeared 1,884 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 Hasler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hasler 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 Hasler

The surname Hasler is believed to have originated in Switzerland, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Hasel," meaning hazelnut or hazelnut tree. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a hazel grove or worked with hazelnuts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hasler can be found in the Swiss Canton of Bern's tax records from the late 15th century. These records mention a family with the surname Hasler residing in the village of Hasliberg, which likely contributed to the evolution of the name's spelling.

In the 16th century, the name Hasler appeared in various Swiss church records and legal documents, often spelled with slight variations such as Haslere or Haslere. During this time, the name began to spread beyond the Canton of Bern to other regions of Switzerland.

A notable figure bearing the Hasler surname was Hans Hasler, a Swiss painter and engraver born in Basel in 1564. He was renowned for his intricate woodcut illustrations and religious art, with many of his works still preserved in museums across Europe.

Another prominent individual was Johann Hasler, a Swiss mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1670 to 1743. He made significant contributions to the study of planetary motion and was a member of the prestigious Berlin Academy of Sciences.

In the 18th century, the Hasler name appeared in the records of the Swiss mercenary regiments that served in various European armies. One such individual was Johann Rudolf Hasler, who fought in the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763).

As the Hasler family spread throughout Switzerland and beyond, the name took on various local spellings and variations, such as Hassler, Hasslere, and Haessler. These variations reflect the linguistic diversity of the regions where the name was adopted.

In the 19th century, Johann Baptist Hasler (1809-1892) was a Swiss Catholic priest and educator who founded several schools and educational institutions in his homeland. He was widely respected for his dedication to education and his efforts to promote literacy among the Swiss population.

The Hasler surname has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Swiss immigrants and their descendants. While the name may have evolved and taken on new forms, its origins can be traced back to the hazel groves of medieval Switzerland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hasler

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

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

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