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

Kunkler, 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 Kunkler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kunkler in America

Kunkler is the 32524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kunkler surname appeared 707 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 Kunkler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kunkler 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 Kunkler

The surname Kunkler is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Kunkler," which referred to a maker or seller of metal containers such as jugs or pitchers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kunkler can be found in the parish records of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. In these records, the name appears spelled as "Kunckler" and "Kunckeler," suggesting variations in its spelling over time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Kunkler name gained prominence in various regions of Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Hesse. Notable figures from this period include Johann Kunkler (1620-1689), a renowned clockmaker from Augsburg, and Heinrich Kunkler (1712-1784), a respected scholar and theologian from Frankfurt.

As the Kunkler family continued to spread across Europe, some members ventured beyond Germany's borders. In the 18th century, records show a Kunkler family settling in the Netherlands, with Pieter Kunkler (1745-1819) becoming a respected merchant and landowner in Amsterdam.

The 19th century saw the Kunkler name appear in various parts of Europe and even in the United States. One notable figure was Wilhelm Kunkler (1837-1912), a German-American inventor and entrepreneur who patented several innovations in the field of printing technology.

Other notable individuals bearing the Kunkler surname include Hans Kunkler (1891-1976), a German artist and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life, and Erika Kunkler (1920-2005), an Austrian-born dancer and choreographer who gained international recognition for her contributions to modern dance.

While the Kunkler name may have evolved from its original meaning over the centuries, its rich history and diverse geographical spread have contributed to its unique identity and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kunkler

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

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

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