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

Nadler, 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 Nadler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nadler in America

Nadler is the 10563rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nadler surname appeared 3,034 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nadler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nadler 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 Nadler

The surname Nadler is of German origin, first appearing in the late Middle Ages around the 12th century. It is derived from the German word "Nadler," which means "needle maker" or "needle seller." This occupational name was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of needles, which were essential tools for sewing and embroidery.

The name Nadler can be traced back to various regions in Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Silesia. It was also found in parts of Austria and Switzerland. In medieval records, the name appeared with different spellings, such as Nadler, Nadeler, and Nädler.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Nadler can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Silesiae," a collection of historical documents from Silesia, dating back to the 13th century. This record mentions a person named "Conradus Nadeler," indicating the presence of the name in that region during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hans Nadler was mentioned in the city records of Nuremberg, Germany. He was a prominent merchant and guild member involved in the textile trade, which aligns with the occupational meaning of the surname.

During the Renaissance era, a scholar and humanist named Johannes Nadler (1510-1567) gained recognition for his contributions to education and literature. He was born in Esslingen, Germany, and served as a rector at various schools in Württemberg.

Another individual named Johann Nadler (1637-1696) made a significant impact in the field of astronomy. Born in Prague, he was a Jesuit astronomer and mathematician who worked at the renowned Clementinum observatory.

In the 18th century, a German composer and organist named Sebastian Nadler (1715-1789) gained prominence for his sacred music compositions. He was born in Neunkirchen and served as the court organist in Bamberg, Germany.

Throughout history, the surname Nadler has also been associated with various place names, such as Nadlersdorf and Nadlerberg, which are located in Austria and Germany, respectively. These toponyms further reinforce the connection between the surname and the occupation of needle making or selling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nadler

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

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

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