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

Needler, 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 Needler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Needler in America

Needler is the 48060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Needler surname appeared 440 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 Needler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Needler 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 Needler

The surname Needler is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "naedlere," which means "needle maker" or "needle seller." The name likely emerged as an occupational surname, referring to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of needles.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Needler can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known references is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1273, which mentions a person named William le Nedlere. This early spelling variation highlights the occupational aspect of the name.

In the 14th century, the surname Needler appeared in various records across England. For example, the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379 listed a Robert Nedlere, while the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1381 included a John Nedlere.

The Needler surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was John Needler, a merchant from London who lived in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Thomas Needler (1638-1684), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

In the 18th century, Richard Needler (1712-1784) gained recognition as an English clergyman and a fellow of the Royal Society. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.

Later, in the 19th century, Benjamin Needler (1819-1904) was a prominent English architect who designed numerous buildings in London and other parts of England.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Henry Needler (1885-1948), a British soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military honor awarded for gallantry in the British armed forces. He was awarded the prestigious medal for his bravery during World War I.

While the Needler surname originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, due to migration and immigration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Needler

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

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

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