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

Meler, 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 Meler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meler in America

Meler is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meler surname appeared 247 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 Meler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meler 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 Meler

The surname MELER is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old German word "meler," which referred to a miller or someone who operated a grain mill. This occupational surname was commonly adopted by individuals whose primary livelihood revolved around grinding grain into flour.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MELER can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Bavaria, where a certain Hans Meler was mentioned in official records as a miller residing in the town of Augsburg. This entry provides evidence of the surname's establishment during that era.

In the 14th century, the name MELER surfaced in various historical documents across different regions of Germany, such as the town records of Nuremberg, where a Jakob Meler was listed as a citizen in 1367. Additionally, the Meler family name appeared in the archives of the city of Cologne, where a merchant named Heinrich Meler was mentioned in 1392.

As the MELER surname spread throughout Germany, it also underwent several variations in spelling, including Meller, Mellor, and Möller. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name.

One notable individual bearing the MELER surname was Johann Meler, a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, who lived between 1527 and 1592. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.

Another significant figure was Matthias Meler, a Lutheran theologian and scholar born in 1559 in the town of Erfurt. He authored several influential works on theology and biblical exegesis, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, the MELER surname found its way to other European countries, such as the Netherlands, where a Dutch merchant named Pieter Meler was recorded as trading in Amsterdam in 1643. This migration of the name beyond Germany's borders further diversified its presence across different regions.

Towards the end of the 18th century, a notable bearer of the MELER name was Friedrich Meler, a German painter born in 1783 in Dresden. His landscapes and portraits earned him recognition among the artistic circles of his time, and his works can still be found in various art galleries throughout Germany.

Throughout its history, the MELER surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from millers and merchants to scholars and artists, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this occupational surname originating from the medieval German lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meler

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

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

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