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

Kichler, 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 Kichler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kichler in America

Kichler is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kichler surname appeared 309 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 Kichler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kichler 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 Kichler

The surname Kichler originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the late medieval period or early modern era. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Küchler," which means "cook" or "one who works in the kitchen." This occupational surname was likely given to an ancestor who worked as a cook or had a profession related to culinary arts.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Kichler can be found in various records and documents from German-speaking regions, particularly in areas that now form part of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. One of the earliest known references to the name is in the parish records of the town of Ulm, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, where a certain Hans Kichler was recorded as a resident in the year 1578.

The Kichler surname also appeared in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg, a prominent center of trade and culture in the Holy Roman Empire. In the 1620s, a family by the name of Kichler is mentioned in the city's tax records, indicating their presence and likely involvement in the local economy.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Kichler name spread to various regions of Central and Eastern Europe, including parts of what is now Austria, Czech Republic, and Poland. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Kichler (1670-1742), a German composer and organist who was active in the city of Dresden.

In the 19th century, the Kichler surname gained prominence in the United States, as many German immigrants and their descendants settled in various parts of the country. One such individual was Charles Kichler (1842-1920), a German-American businessman and industrialist who founded the Kichler Lighting Company in Cleveland, Ohio, which became a prominent manufacturer of lighting fixtures and related products.

Another notable figure with the Kichler surname was Albert Kichler (1875-1953), a German-American architect who designed numerous buildings in the state of Ohio, including the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Cleveland Public Library.

Throughout history, the Kichler surname has been found in various spelling variations, such as Kicheler, Kuchler, and Küchlerin, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic changes over time. Despite its occupational origins, the name has since become a respected family name carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kichler

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

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

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