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

Nessler, 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 Nessler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nessler in America

Nessler is the 43077th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nessler surname appeared 502 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 Nessler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nessler 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 Nessler

The surname Nessler is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "nessel," which means "nettle," a common plant found in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nessler can be found in the historical records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the Franconian region of Bavaria. In the late 15th century, a certain Johann Nessler was documented as a respected merchant and landowner in the town.

In the 16th century, the name Nessler began to appear in other parts of Germany, such as Saxony and the Palatinate region. During this time, the spelling variations included Nessler, Nesseler, and Nessler. There are records of a family named Nessler residing in the town of Erfurt, in present-day Thuringia, where they were engaged in various trades and professions.

One notable figure bearing the name Nessler was Johann Georg Nessler (1693-1768), a renowned composer and organist from Breslau, now Wrocław in Poland. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the development of sacred music in the Baroque era.

Another notable individual with the surname Nessler was Julius Nessler (1825-1905), a German composer and conductor. He is best known for his grand opera "Der Trompeter von Säkkingen," which was first performed in 1884 and gained widespread popularity across Europe.

In the 19th century, the name Nessler appeared in various parts of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland, where families bearing this surname had settled. One such example is Karl Nessler (1872-1951), a Swiss architect who contributed significantly to the architectural landscape of Basel.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Nessler has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, musicians, and academics. Despite its German origins, the name has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora, with families bearing the Nessler surname found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nessler

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

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

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