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

Nestler, 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 Nestler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nestler in America

Nestler is the 28777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nestler surname appeared 827 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 Nestler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nestler 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 Nestler

The surname Nestler originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "nest," which refers to a bird's nest or a cozy, comfortable place. The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who lived near or worked in areas where birds nested, such as forests or groves.

The Nestler name can be traced back to various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. In historical records, the name appears with slight variations in spelling, such as Nestler, Nesteler, and Nesterle. These variations were common due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nestler name can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of Oberschöna, a village in Saxony, where a Hans Nestler was mentioned in 1568. Additionally, the Nestler name appears in the Ortsfamilienbücher (local family books) of several German towns, indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in those areas.

Among notable individuals with the Nestler surname, Johann Nestler (1642-1714) was a German composer and organist from Thuringia. He is known for his contributions to the development of the organ and its music during the Baroque period. Another noteworthy figure was Friedrich Nestler (1778-1858), a German theologian and philosopher from Saxony, who wrote extensively on ethics and religion.

In the realm of literature, Carl Nestler (1857-1925) was a German writer and poet from Schleswig-Holstein, known for his works depicting rural life and nature. His poems and short stories captured the essence of the northern German countryside and its people.

Moving into the 20th century, Karl Nestler (1892-1976) was a German architect and urban planner from Munich. He was influential in the development of modern architecture and urban design concepts, particularly in the post-World War II reconstruction efforts in Germany.

Lastly, Gerhard Nestler (1924-2007) was a German physicist and engineer from Saxony. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and laser technology, holding numerous patents and publishing extensively on these subjects.

While the Nestler name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage with other families. However, the historical origins and early records of this surname can be traced back to various regions of Germany, where it emerged as a descriptive surname reflecting the local environment and occupations of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nestler

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

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

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