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

Marthaler, 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 Marthaler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marthaler in America

Marthaler is the 25202nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marthaler surname appeared 983 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 Marthaler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marthaler 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 Marthaler

The surname MARTHALER is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It originated in the region that is now modern-day Germany and Switzerland. The name is derived from the Old German word "martari," which means "martyr" or "sufferer." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who endured hardship or persecution for their beliefs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MARTHALER can be found in the town of Luzern, Switzerland, dating back to the 14th century. The town's records mention a family with the name Marthalers residing there during this time period. It's likely that the name had already been in use for several generations before this written record.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes MARTHALER lived in the Swiss city of Bern. He was a prominent merchant and member of the city's council, playing a influential role in the city's affairs during his lifetime, which spanned from around 1420 to 1492.

The name MARTHALER also appears in historical records from the region of Bavaria, in present-day Germany. In the 16th century, a man named Georg MARTHALER was a respected scholar and theologian who lived in the city of Augsburg. He was born around 1510 and died in 1579.

Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Hans MARTHALER, a Swiss military leader and politician who lived from 1569 to 1634. He served as a colonel in the Swiss mercenary forces and played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, a German composer and organist named Johann Baptist MARTHALER made a name for himself. He was born in 1741 in the town of Rottenburg am Neckar and composed several works for the organ and other instruments.

As the surname MARTHALER spread across Europe, it also took on various spellings and variations, such as Marthaler, Martaler, and Marthalers. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and regional differences in language and pronunciation.

While the name MARTHALER may not be as widespread as some other German or Swiss surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and has produced notable individuals in various fields, from politics and military to academia and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marthaler

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

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

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