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

Kabler, 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 Kabler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kabler in America

Kabler is the 48436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kabler surname appeared 436 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 Kabler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kabler 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 Kabler

The surname Kabler has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Kabel," which means "cable" or "rope," suggesting that the name was likely given to someone who worked with ropes or cables, such as a rope maker or a shipbuilder.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kabler can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 15th century. The name was also present in other regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony, where variations such as "Kaebler" and "Kebler" were common.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Kabler (c. 1500-1570) was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Augsburg. His successful business dealings and involvement in local politics contributed to the recognition of the Kabler name in the region.

Another historical reference to the name Kabler can be found in the records of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), where a soldier named Johann Kabler (c. 1590-1650) served in the Swedish army. His bravery and leadership during the conflict earned him recognition and helped to further establish the name in German history.

In the late 17th century, a family of Kablers immigrated to America, settling in the Pennsylvania Dutch region. One of their descendants, Jacob Kabler (1745-1823), became a respected farmer and landowner in Lancaster County, contributing to the spread of the name in the New World.

As the centuries passed, the Kabler name continued to appear in various parts of Europe and the Americas. Notable individuals include the German composer and organist Johann Friedrich Kabler (1795-1865), who was renowned for his sacred music compositions, and the American inventor and businessman William Kabler (1829-1901), who held several patents for his innovations in the field of textiles.

While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance of the surname Kabler, it is important to note that the name has been carried by many other individuals throughout the ages, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kabler

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

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

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