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

Mockler, 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 Mockler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mockler in America

Mockler is the 27783rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mockler surname appeared 865 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 Mockler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mockler 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 Mockler

The surname Mockler is primarily of Irish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a Gaelic word "moculari," which means "small-dun" or "little fort." This suggests that the name was likely derived from a place name associated with a small fortification or defensive structure.

The earliest known records of the Mockler surname can be traced back to County Cork in Ireland, where it was prominent in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Mocklers were among the prominent Hiberno-Norman families that settled in the region during the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century.

In the Annals of the Four Masters, a historical chronicle compiled by Irish Franciscan monks in the 17th century, there are references to the Mockler family and their involvement in various conflicts and events during that time period.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the Mockler surname was John Mockler, who served as the Mayor of Cork in 1611. He played a significant role in the city's governance and was involved in various political and economic affairs.

Another prominent individual with the Mockler name was Sir Thomas Mockler (1603-1678), an Irish politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for County Cork during the English Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell.

In the 18th century, James Mockler (1725-1799) was a renowned architect and surveyor who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Ireland, including the Presentation Convent in Cork.

During the 19th century, the Mockler family continued to maintain a strong presence in Ireland, with several members holding positions of influence in various fields. One such individual was Richard Mockler (1818-1892), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland from 1880 to 1892.

Another notable figure from this era was Patrick Mockler (1831-1905), an Irish politician and Member of Parliament who represented County Carlow in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.

Over time, the Mockler surname has spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Irish emigration. While the name retains its strongest roots in Ireland, it can also be found in countries with significant Irish diaspora populations, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mockler

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

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

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