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

Mackler, 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 Mackler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mackler in America

Mackler is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mackler surname appeared 431 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 Mackler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mackler 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 Mackler

The surname Mackler is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Lower Saxony region of northern Germany, where it was likely derived from an occupational name or a place name.

One theory suggests that Mackler may have evolved from the Old Germanic word "makhel," which referred to a merchant or trader. Another possibility is that it stemmed from a place name, such as a town or village with a similar spelling, although no definitive records exist to confirm this.

Some of the earliest known references to the Mackler surname can be found in medieval German records and documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable example is Hans Mackler, a German merchant born in 1412 in the town of Lübeck, who was involved in the thriving Hanseatic League trade network.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, including Mäckler, Maeckler, and Meckler. In the 16th century, Johannes Mackler (1523-1591), a German theologian and writer, gained recognition for his works on religious philosophy and ethics.

The Mackler surname also found its way to other parts of the continent, such as the Netherlands and France. In the 17th century, Pierre Mackler (1647-1712), a French painter and engraver, made significant contributions to the art world during the Baroque period.

Another notable figure was Johann Mackler (1765-1832), a German composer and violinist who lived during the Classical era. His works, though not widely known today, were praised for their technical virtuosity and melodic beauty.

As families migrated and settled in different regions, the Mackler surname continued to evolve and diversify. While it remains relatively uncommon compared to other German surnames, it has left its mark on various aspects of history, from commerce and religion to art and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mackler

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

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

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