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

Hertzler, 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 Hertzler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hertzler in America

Hertzler is the 15719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hertzler surname appeared 1,855 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 Hertzler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hertzler 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 Hertzler

The surname Hertzler is of German origin, originating in the regions of Germany and Switzerland during the late 16th to early 18th centuries. It is derived from the German word "Herz," meaning heart, and is likely an occupational name referring to someone who made or sold heart-shaped items, such as cookies or pastries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hertzler name can be found in the town records of Glarus, Switzerland, where a Johann Hertzler is mentioned in 1617. Another early reference is found in the church records of Strasbourg, France, where a Hans Hertzler was baptized in 1639.

The name Hertzler is also closely linked to the Amish and Mennonite communities in Pennsylvania, USA. Many Hertzlers immigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany and Switzerland in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, seeking religious freedom and new opportunities. One of the first recorded Hertzlers in Pennsylvania was Christian Hertzler, who arrived in 1738 and settled in Lancaster County.

Notable individuals with the surname Hertzler include Johann Hertzler (1773-1850), a German-born American musician and composer who wrote the music for the famous song "The Star-Spangled Banner." Another prominent Hertzler was Daniel Hertzler (1878-1963), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Hertzler Research Foundation, dedicated to medical research.

In the 19th century, the Hertzler name was also found in other parts of the United States, such as Ohio and Indiana. One notable Hertzler from this period was William Hertzler (1815-1892), a Union soldier during the American Civil War who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the Battle of Gettysburg.

Other historical figures bearing the Hertzler name include John Hertzler (1950-), an American actor best known for his role as General Martok in the Star Trek franchise, and Doris Hertzler (1925-2013), an American artist and illustrator whose work was featured in numerous children's books and magazines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hertzler

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

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

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