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

Hisler, 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 Hisler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hisler in America

Hisler is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hisler surname appeared 318 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 Hisler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hisler 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 Hisler

The surname HISLER has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "hislari," which referred to a person who lived in a humble dwelling or a small hut. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with modest living conditions or occupations related to humble dwellings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HISLER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Silesia, now part of Poland and Germany. In a document dated 1287, a certain "Heinricus Hisler" is mentioned, indicating the presence of this surname in that area during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name HISLER appears in various records from the region of Bavaria, Germany. For instance, a "Hans Hisler" is listed in the municipal records of the city of Nuremberg in 1428, suggesting a connection to this influential trade center.

As the name spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Hissler," "Hiesler," and "Hüsler." These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and scribal practices.

Noteworthy individuals bearing the surname HISLER include Johann Christoph Hisler (1680-1737), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Baden-Durlach. Another prominent figure was Johann Michael Hisler (1736-1786), a German painter and engraver known for his religious artworks and portraiture.

In the 19th century, the name HISLER gained recognition through the work of Friedrich Hisler (1822-1890), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities.

The HISLER surname also has a connection to the United States, as evidenced by the presence of James Hisler (1850-1924), a prominent industrialist and businessman from Pennsylvania who founded the Hisler Locomotive Works.

While the name HISLER may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left its mark across various fields, from music and art to architecture and industry, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who have carried this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hisler

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

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

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