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

Heppler, 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 Heppler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heppler in America

Heppler is the 48436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heppler surname appeared 436 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 Heppler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heppler 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 Heppler

The surname Heppler originates from Germany, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Heppler," which referred to a trader or merchant who dealt in small wares or haberdashery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Heppler appears in the parish records of Kirchheim unter Teck, a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The records mention a Johann Heppler, born in 1587, who worked as a traveling merchant.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Heppler, Hepplar, and Heppler. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribes' preferences.

In the 18th century, the Heppler name appears in records from the city of Nuremberg, where a family of Hepplers were prominent merchants and traders. One notable figure was Johann Friedrich Heppler (1725-1795), a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in the city.

Moving into the 19th century, the Heppler name spread further across Europe, with some members of the family migrating to other countries. In 1842, a Hans Heppler (1809-1878) from Bavaria settled in the United States, where he established a successful trading business in Philadelphia.

Another notable figure with the Heppler surname was Karl Heppler (1872-1948), a German architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin and other major German cities during the early 20th century.

As the name dispersed across different regions, it also became associated with various place names. For example, the town of Heppenheim in the German state of Hesse may have derived its name from the Heppler surname, or vice versa.

While not an exhaustive list, these are some of the key historical figures and references associated with the surname Heppler, showcasing its origins, evolution, and significance throughout different periods of German and European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heppler

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

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

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