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

Ickler, 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 Ickler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ickler in America

Ickler is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ickler surname appeared 205 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 Ickler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ickler 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 Ickler

The surname "ICKLER" is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "ickeln," which means "to haggle" or "to bargain." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those who worked as traders or merchants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the German town of Worms, where a family named Ickler is mentioned in a document from the 14th century. This document suggests that the Icklers were involved in the local trade and commerce at that time.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records across Germany, including in the city of Augsburg, where a merchant named Hans Ickler was recorded in 1524. Another notable individual was Johann Ickler, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 17th century and was known for his writings on religious matters.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent some slight variations in spelling, such as "Ickeler" and "Ickeler." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name outside of Germany can be found in the Netherlands, where a family named Ickler settled in the city of Amsterdam in the 17th century. This branch of the family is believed to have been involved in the thriving Dutch trade and maritime industries of that era.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Friedrich Ickler was born in Stuttgart, Germany. He was a prominent architect and is credited with designing several significant buildings in the city, including the Neues Schloss (New Palace), which was completed in 1807.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm Ickler, a German explorer and naturalist who lived in the 19th century. He is known for his expeditions to South America, where he studied and documented the region's flora and fauna.

Throughout history, the surname "ICKLER" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, architects, and explorers. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since become associated with a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance across Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ickler

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

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

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