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

Keckler, 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 Keckler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keckler in America

Keckler is the 24934th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keckler surname appeared 997 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 Keckler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keckler 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 Keckler

The surname Keckler is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "Keck," which means "bold" or "daring." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with a bold or fearless personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Keckler surname can be found in the Bavarian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Heinz Keckler was mentioned in a document dated 1437. This suggests that the name was established in southern Germany by the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Keckler name appears in various records across the German states, including the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Cologne, where a child named Anna Keckler was baptized in 1572. Around the same time, a Johann Keckler was recorded as a merchant in the city of Frankfurt am Main.

As the name spread throughout Germany, it also underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Keckeler, Keckler, and Keckler. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One notable figure bearing the Keckler name was Hans Keckler (1552-1609), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. He was renowned for his intricate engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects, and his works are now housed in various museums across Europe.

Another significant individual with the Keckler surname was Johann Georg Keckler (1684-1738), a German theologian and author from Saxony. He wrote several influential works on theology and religious philosophy, including "Dissertatio de Atheismo" (Dissertation on Atheism) and "De Cultu Rationis" (On the Cult of Reason).

As the Keckler family spread throughout Europe, some members migrated to other countries, including the United States. One of the earliest recorded Kecklers in America was Johann Keckler, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1749 from the Palatinate region of Germany.

In the 19th century, the Keckler name gained prominence in the United States with individuals like Jacob Keckler (1810-1888), a successful farmer and landowner in Ohio, and William Keckler (1842-1912), a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Pennsylvania.

Overall, the surname Keckler has a rich history rooted in German culture and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, with notable individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including art, theology, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keckler

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

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

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