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

Kimbler, 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 Kimbler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kimbler in America

Kimbler is the 17274th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kimbler surname appeared 1,639 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 Kimbler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kimbler 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 Kimbler

The surname Kimbler is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Kimbel," which means "groove" or "valley." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a valley or a similar geographical feature.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the surname Kimbler can be found in the records of the town of Heidelberg, Germany, where a certain Hans Kimbler was listed as a resident in the year 1592. It's possible that the name had already been in use for some time before this record, but this is one of the earliest confirmed instances.

In the late 17th century, there are records of a prominent Kimbler family residing in the German state of Bavaria. One notable member of this family was Johann Kimbler (1642-1718), a respected scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling began to emerge. In some regions, the name was spelled as "Kymbler" or "Kymler," while in others, it took on the form of "Kimler" or "Kimbeler." These variations likely arose due to differences in local dialects and linguistic influences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kimbler appearing outside of Germany can be found in the Netherlands. In the city of Amsterdam, there are records of a merchant named Willem Kimbler (1706-1782) who traded in various goods, including textiles and spices.

In the 19th century, the name Kimbler gained some recognition in the field of literature. Heinrich Kimbler (1812-1887), a German writer and poet, published several collections of poetry and prose that were well-received in literary circles of the time.

As the centuries passed, the Kimbler name spread further across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who emigrated in search of new opportunities. While the name may not be as well-known as some other German surnames, it has left its mark in various contexts throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kimbler

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

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

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