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

Hebler, 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 Hebler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hebler in America

Hebler is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hebler surname appeared 185 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hebler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hebler 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 Hebler

The surname Hebler is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "hebil," which means "raised" or "elevated." This suggests that the name might have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone who lived on a hill or elevated land.

The earliest known record of the name Hebler can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the Anhalt region of Germany, dating back to the 12th century. In this document, a man named Hevelinus Hebler is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Zerbst.

During the 13th century, the name Hebler appeared in various forms, such as Hebeler, Hebeler, and Heveler, in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Bavaria, and the Rhineland. These variations in spelling likely resulted from regional dialects and the scribes' interpretations.

One notable figure bearing the surname Hebler was Johannes Hebler, a Protestant theologian and reformer from Saxony, who lived from 1497 to 1568. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the spread of the Reformation in Germany.

In the 16th century, the name Hebler also appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a family of goldsmiths and metalworkers carried this surname. One of the most renowned members of this family was Hans Hebler, a master goldsmith who created intricate works of art for the nobility and churches between 1520 and 1585.

Another notable person with the surname Hebler was Johann Hebler, a German composer and organist who lived from 1637 to 1703. He was known for his sacred compositions and served as the organist at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, a position previously held by Johann Sebastian Bach.

In the 18th century, the name Hebler was found in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Bavaria, and Württemberg. During this period, several Hebler families were involved in farming and agriculture, with some owning small estates or vineyards.

One of the earliest known instances of the name Hebler appearing outside of Germany was in the United States. Records show that a man named Johann Hebler immigrated to Pennsylvania in the late 18th century, becoming one of the first Heblers to settle in the American colonies.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Hebler has been associated with various professions, including clergy, artisans, musicians, and landowners. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved into a distinct surname with a rich history and connections to various regions and cultures within Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hebler

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

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

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