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

Keasler, 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 Keasler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keasler in America

Keasler is the 23957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keasler surname appeared 1,053 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 Keasler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keasler 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 Keasler

The surname Keasler is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the German word "Kessel," which translates to "kettle" or "cauldron." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who worked as a kettle maker or a metalsmith.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Keasler can be traced back to the 16th century in various German regions. One of the earliest known references is found in a 1572 census record from the town of Heidelberg, which mentions a family with the surname Kessler, a similar spelling variation.

Throughout the centuries, the name Keasler has been documented in various historical records and manuscripts, including church records, land deeds, and legal documents. One notable mention is in the Palatine Immigrant Records from the early 18th century, which listed several Keasler families among the German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania.

In terms of place names, the surname Keasler may have connections to certain German towns or villages with similar-sounding names, such as Kesselstadt or Kesseling. However, the direct link between the surname and specific locations remains uncertain.

Notable individuals with the surname Keasler throughout history include:

1. Hans Kessler (1537-1611), a German artist and engraver known for his intricate woodcuts and etchings.
2. Johann Kessler (1567-1642), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.
3. Wilhelm Kessler (1815-1890), a German-American sculptor and artist who immigrated to the United States and created several notable public monuments.
4. Emma Keasler (1855-1928), an American educator and pioneer in the field of vocational education for women.
5. Theodore Keasler (1878-1962), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

While the surname Keasler has evolved and spread across different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the German language and the occupation of kettle making or metalsmithing during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keasler

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

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

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