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

Koffler, 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 Koffler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koffler in America

Koffler is the 27707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koffler surname appeared 868 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 Koffler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koffler 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 Koffler

The surname Koffler is of German origin, originating in the regions of Bavaria and Austria during the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Kuffer," which means "cooper" or "barrel maker." This occupation-based surname was likely given to those who worked as coopers, crafting and repairing wooden casks and barrels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Koffler can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the mid-1500s. These records mention a family of coopers with the surname Koffler residing in the city's Old Town district.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Koffler appeared in various church records and tax rolls across southern Germany and parts of Austria. Variations in spelling, such as "Koffler," "Kofler," and "Köffler," were common due to regional dialects and scribal errors.

The Koffler surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the late 18th century, Johann Koffler (1736-1812) was a respected Austrian composer and organist known for his sacred works and organ compositions.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Koffler (1824-1904), a German-born businessman who established successful brewing and distilling companies in the United States during the 19th century. His companies were instrumental in the growth of the beer and spirits industries in the Midwest.

In the 20th century, Hans Koffler (1911-1993) was an Austrian-born artist and printmaker who gained recognition for his intricate etchings and woodcuts depicting landscapes and urban scenes. His works are held in numerous museum collections worldwide.

Margarita Koffler (1910-1994), born in Berlin, was a renowned art curator and collector known for her extensive collection of modern and contemporary art. She donated a significant portion of her collection to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.

Additionally, the Koffler family name has been associated with several place names in Germany and Austria, such as Kofflerberg, a hill in the Bavarian town of Gerolzhofen, and Kofflerhof, a historic farmstead in the Austrian village of Strengberg.

These examples highlight the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname Koffler, reflecting its origins as an occupation-based surname and its presence across various regions and professions over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koffler

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

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

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