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

Kitler, 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 Kitler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kitler in America

Kitler is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kitler surname appeared 165 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 Kitler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kitler 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 Kitler

The surname KITLER is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the old German word "kittel," which referred to a type of long coat or smock commonly worn by peasants and laborers during that time period. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked in trades or professions that required the use of such garments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KITLER surname can be found in a 1587 church register from the town of Göttingen, Lower Saxony, which lists a certain Johannes Kitler as a resident. Another early mention comes from the Palatinate region, where a Mathias Kitler is documented as a landowner in the village of Lambsheim in the year 1612.

In the 17th century, the KITLER name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records indicating families bearing this surname in cities like Nuremberg and Leipzig. Notably, a prominent figure from this era was the theologian and academic, Johann Kitler (1622-1688), who served as a professor at the University of Jena and published several influential works on Protestant theology.

As the centuries progressed, the KITLER surname continued to be found across various regions of Germany, with some variations in spelling, such as Kittler or Kitteler, occasionally appearing. One notable individual was the German philosopher and logician, Gottlob Kitler (1799-1876), who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and logic during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was the 19th-century explorer and naturalist, Wilhelm Kitler (1823-1891). Born in Hanover, he embarked on several expeditions to South America and the Caribbean, where he documented and collected numerous plant and animal specimens, many of which are still housed in various museums and research institutions today.

In more recent times, the KITLER surname has also been associated with individuals in fields such as literature and the arts. For example, the German writer and novelist, Hans Kitler (1912-1987), gained recognition for his works exploring themes of social justice and the human condition during the mid-20th century.

While the KITLER surname may not be among the most common in Germany today, its rich history and diverse range of notable bearers attest to its enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kitler

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

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

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