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

Kuhlers, 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 Kuhlers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuhlers in America

Kuhlers is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuhlers surname appeared 126 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 Kuhlers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuhlers 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 Kuhlers

The surname Kuhlers is of German origin, originating in the northern regions of Germany and surrounding areas during the late medieval period. It is derived from the German word "Kuhler," which means a cattle herder or cowherd. This occupational surname was given to individuals whose primary occupation involved tending to or herding cattle.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Kuhlers can be found in various German records and documents from the 16th century onwards. One notable example is Johannes Kuhlers, a cattle herder from the town of Lübeck, whose name was mentioned in a municipal record from 1542.

As the surname spread across different regions, various spelling variations emerged, including Kühlers, Külers, and Kuhler. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of record keepers.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Kuhlers surname appeared in several historical records, particularly in northern Germany and the surrounding areas. For instance, Hans Kuhlers, a prominent cattle trader from Hamburg, was mentioned in a trade document from 1684.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Kuhlers surname was Wilhelm Kuhlers, born in 1602 in the town of Lüneburg, Lower Saxony. He was a respected cattle farmer and landowner in his community.

Another notable figure was Anna Kuhlers, born in 1712 in the city of Bremen. She was a prominent figure in the local dairy industry and is credited with introducing several innovative techniques for cattle breeding and milk production.

In the 19th century, the Kuhlers surname gained recognition through the works of Johann Friedrich Kuhlers, a renowned German veterinarian and author. He was born in 1785 in the town of Hanover and published several influential books on cattle husbandry and animal care.

Another individual of note was Otto Kuhlers, born in 1842 in the city of Hamburg. He was a successful cattle merchant and played a significant role in establishing trade routes for livestock between Germany and other European countries.

The Kuhlers surname is also associated with various place names and geographic locations, particularly in northern Germany. For example, the village of Kuhlersmoor, located near the city of Bremen, is believed to have derived its name from the presence of cattle herders or individuals with the Kuhlers surname in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuhlers

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

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

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