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

Nagler, 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 Nagler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nagler in America

Nagler is the 27898th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nagler surname appeared 860 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 Nagler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nagler 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 Nagler

The surname Nagler originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria. It is derived from the German word "Nagel," which means "nail" or "stud." The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century.

In medieval times, the name Nagler was likely an occupational surname, referring to individuals who made or worked with nails. Nailsmiths were important craftsmen during this era, as nails were essential for construction, horseshoeing, and various other trades.

One of the earliest known references to the name Nagler can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Reichenbacensis, a 13th-century manuscript from the Reichenbach Abbey in Bavaria. The document mentions a certain "Heinricus Nageler" (Heinrich Nagler) in the year 1251.

Another notable early record of the name is found in the Reichsteuerbücher (Imperial Tax Records) of Nuremberg, dating back to the 14th century. These records list several individuals with the surname Nagler, indicating that the name was well-established in the region at that time.

Some variations of the spelling have been documented throughout history, such as Naegler, Nägler, and Negeler. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the evolution of the German language over time.

One prominent individual with the surname Nagler was Johann Andreas Nagler (1775-1835), a German engraver and art historian. He is best known for his work "Neues allgemeines Künstler-Lexicon" (New General Artists' Lexicon), a comprehensive biographical dictionary of artists.

Another noteworthy figure was Georg Kaspar Nagler (1801-1866), a German poet and writer. He was a member of the literary group "Swabian School" and is remembered for his collections of poems and ballads.

In the late 19th century, Johann Evangelist Nagler (1801-1891) gained recognition as a Bavarian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Bavarian Parliament and played a role in the drafting of the Bavarian Constitution of 1818.

Carl Wilhelm Nagler (1832-1907) was a German-American civil engineer and bridge builder. He is known for his work on several notable bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

The surname Nagler has also been associated with other professions and fields, such as science and education. For example, Alois Nagler (1819-1891) was an Austrian botanist and educator who specialized in the study of mosses and lichens.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nagler

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

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

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