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

Hetler, 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 Hetler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hetler in America

Hetler is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hetler surname appeared 243 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 Hetler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hetler 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 Hetler

The surname Hetler originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "hetil," which means "helmet" or "headgear." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who made or sold helmets or perhaps a soldier who wore distinctive headgear.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century in the town of Hetlingen, near Hamburg, Germany. It is believed that the name may have originated in this region and later spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Lübeck, a city in northern Germany. In the year 1289, a record mentions a "Johannes Hetler" who was a merchant residing in the city.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a "Hans Hetler" is listed as a master baker in 1433. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions of Germany and was associated with various professions.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Johann Hetler (1510-1578), a German theologian and reformer who played a role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Hesse and later became a professor at the University of Marburg.

Another individual of note was Christoph Hetler (1665-1737), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg. He is known for his contributions to the development of the Baroque music style in Germany.

In the 18th century, a family of Hetlers settled in the region of Alsace, which was then part of France. One member, Jean-Frédéric Hetler (1745-1824), was a prominent merchant and landowner who acquired significant wealth and influence in the area.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Hettler, Hetteler, and Hettelaar, reflecting regional dialects and language differences.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Hetler has a long and diverse history, with its origins tracing back to medieval Germany and individuals from various walks of life bearing the name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hetler

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

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

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