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

Ishler, 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 Ishler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ishler in America

Ishler is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ishler surname appeared 411 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 Ishler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ishler 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 Ishler

The surname Ishler is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the late 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Isler," which was a locational surname referring to someone who lived near an area of iron ore mining or smelting.

Ishler is considered a variant spelling of the more common German surname Eisler, which shares a similar origin and meaning. The earliest recorded instances of the name Ishler can be found in various German church records and parish registers from the late 1500s and early 1600s, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony.

In the 17th century, the name Ishler appeared in several historical documents, including court records and land deeds. One notable mention was in the Kirchenbuch (church book) of Nuremberg, which documented the birth of Hans Ishler in 1623.

As the centuries progressed, the Ishler surname spread across various parts of Europe, with some members of the family migrating to other countries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of Germany was in the Netherlands, where a Johannes Ishler was born in 1712 in the city of Amsterdam.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the Ishler surname. One of the earliest was Johann Ishler (1687-1756), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Ishler (1784-1862), a German engineer and inventor who is credited with developing one of the earliest practical steam engines used in industrial applications.

In the 19th century, the name Ishler gained recognition in the field of education. August Ishler (1822-1891) was a renowned German educator and author who wrote several influential textbooks on mathematics and science.

The Ishler surname also found its way to the United States, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of Johann Ishler, who immigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany in the late 18th century.

One notable American figure was William Ishler (1854-1932), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who made significant contributions to the local community and founded the Ishler Institute for the Advancement of Education.

While the Ishler surname may not be as widely recognized as some other German names, its rich history and diverse representations across various fields and regions have left a lasting impact on the cultural tapestry of many countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ishler

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

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

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