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

Kaigler, 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 Kaigler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaigler in America

Kaigler is the 40856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaigler surname appeared 534 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 Kaigler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaigler 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 Kaigler

The surname Kaigler is believed to have originated in Germany, likely derived from the Old German word "kaigel," which referred to a type of wooden club or mace used as a weapon in medieval times. This name may have initially been an occupational name given to those who crafted or carried these weapons.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kaigler surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the German region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Kaigeler" and "Kaigelere," suggesting its evolution over time.

During the 16th century, the Kaigler name gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where a prominent family of gunsmiths and metalworkers bore this surname. Johannes Kaigler (1501-1572) was a renowned artisan who crafted intricate firearms and armor for nobility across Europe.

In the 17th century, the Kaigler name spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Notable individuals from this era include Hans Kaigler (1619-1693), a respected merchant and landowner in the town of Freiburg, and Katherina Kaigler (1642-1711), a prominent midwife and herbalist in the city of Augsburg.

As the centuries progressed, the Kaigler surname continued to appear in various historical records across central Europe. In the 19th century, Friedrich Kaigler (1813-1879) was a renowned linguist and scholar who contributed significantly to the study of Germanic languages and folklore.

Another notable figure was Amalie Kaigler (1875-1942), a pioneering female engineer and inventor from Bavaria, Germany. She held several patents for innovative mechanical designs and was a trailblazer for women in the field of engineering during her time.

While the Kaigler surname originated in Germany, it eventually spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of their German heritage and the unique history behind their family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaigler

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

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

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