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

Kunzler, 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 Kunzler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kunzler in America

Kunzler is the 31285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kunzler surname appeared 741 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 Kunzler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kunzler 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 Kunzler

The surname Kunzler is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas. It is derived from the Germanic personal name "Kunz," which is a shortened form of the name "Konrad" or "Kuno."

In its early form, the name was often spelled as "Kunczler" or "Kuntzler." These variations were common in medieval times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions. The name's root, "Kunz," can be traced back to the Old High German word "kuoni," meaning "bold" or "brave." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been individuals of notable courage or bravery.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Kunzler name can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 13th century. These documents reveal that a family by the name of Kunzler resided in the town of Landshut during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across southern Germany. For instance, a merchant named Hans Kunzler is mentioned in a trade agreement from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1372.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Kunzler surname. One such person was Johann Kunzler (1520-1594), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another notable figure was Peter Kunzler (1675-1741), a Bavarian architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Munich.

In the 19th century, the Kunzler name gained prominence with the birth of Wilhelm Kunzler (1820-1892), a German-born American artist and lithographer. His works were widely recognized and exhibited in various galleries across the United States.

Another prominent bearer of the Kunzler name was Max Kunzler (1885-1957), a Swiss politician and diplomat who served as the President of the Swiss Confederation in 1945.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contribution of Karl Kunzler (1904-1981), a German-American engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of electrical engineering and telecommunications.

While the Kunzler surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread across various parts of the world, particularly in Europe and North America, due to migration and diasporas over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kunzler

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

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

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