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

Nibler, 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 Nibler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nibler in America

Nibler is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nibler surname appeared 144 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 Nibler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nibler 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 Nibler

The surname NIBLER is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the late Middle Ages around the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "nibeln," which means "to nibble" or "to eat in small bites." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname for someone who had a habit of nibbling or snacking frequently.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NIBLER surname can be found in the Bavarian town records of Augsburg, where a certain Hans Nibler is mentioned as a resident in the year 1387. Another early reference is found in the municipal archives of Nuremberg, where a Wilhelm Nibler is listed as a guild member in 1426.

In the 16th century, the NIBLER name appeared in various regions of Germany, including Saxony and Württemberg. One notable individual from this era was Johann Nibler (1518-1589), a Protestant theologian and author from Tübingen, who wrote several influential works on religious doctrine and philosophy.

As the NIBLER family dispersed across Europe in subsequent centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Niebler, Nübler, and Nybeler. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where the name was recorded as Nybler in the town of Utrecht.

One of the earliest known NIBLER immigrants to North America was Hans Michael Nibler, who arrived in Pennsylvania from Germany in 1748. He and his descendants played a role in the early settlement of the Lehigh Valley region.

Other notable individuals with the NIBLER surname include:

1. Johann Jakob Nibler (1770-1832), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and architectural works.
2. Wilhelmine Nibler (1818-1892), a German opera singer and vocal pedagogue who performed in various European cities.
3. Gustav Nibler (1855-1919), an Austrian architect and designer who worked extensively in Vienna during the Jugendstil period.
4. Heinrich Nibler (1876-1946), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Nibler Brewing Company in Detroit.
5. Maximilian Nibler (1892-1976), a Swiss-born American physicist and inventor who held several patents for optical and photographic technologies.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the NIBLER surname who have left their mark throughout history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this name of Germanic origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nibler

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

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

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