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

Keppler, 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 Keppler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keppler in America

Keppler is the 11209th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keppler surname appeared 2,820 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Keppler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keppler 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 Keppler

The surname Keppler is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Keppel," which means "little cape" or "small headland." This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographical location or a topographical feature in Germany.

Keppler is believed to have first emerged in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records and documents from these regions, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the name Keppler can be found in the Heidelberg Manuscript, a collection of legal documents and records from the city of Heidelberg, dated around 1350. The manuscript mentions a certain "Johannes Keppler" who was a landowner and merchant in the region.

Another historical figure bearing the Keppler surname was Friedrich Keppler, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Nuremberg in 1425 and became a professor at the University of Heidelberg, where he made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology.

In the 16th century, the name Keppler gained further prominence with the birth of Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), the renowned German astronomer and mathematician. Kepler is best known for his groundbreaking work on planetary motion and the formulation of the three laws of planetary motion, which laid the foundation for Isaac Newton's theory of gravitation.

Other notable individuals with the Keppler surname include:

1. Wilhelm Keppler (1828-1894), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and historical scenes.
2. Erwin Keppler (1901-1972), a German politician and member of the Nazi Party during World War II.
3. Herbert Keppler (1925-2008), a German filmmaker and director known for his work in the East German film industry.
4. Theodor Keppler (1904-1979), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Frankfurt after World War II.
5. Hildegard Keppler (1904-1996), a German operatic soprano and voice teacher who performed extensively in Europe and the United States.

While the Keppler surname has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the medieval era in southern Germany, where it was likely derived from a topographical feature or place name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keppler

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

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

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