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

Nistler, 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 Nistler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nistler in America

Nistler is the 41426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nistler surname appeared 525 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 Nistler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nistler 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 Nistler

The surname Nistler has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and surrounding areas. The name likely derives from the Old German word "nist," which means "nest," implying that the early bearers of this name may have been involved in activities related to nesting or bird-catching.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nistler can be found in the Bavarian town records dating back to the 14th century. These records mention individuals with variations of the spelling, such as Nistler, Nisteler, and Nistler. It is possible that the name was initially an occupational surname, referring to someone who made or maintained nests for birds.

In the 15th century, the Nistler name appeared in various documents and chronicles from the regions of Franconia and Swabia, indicating that the family had spread to other parts of southern Germany. During this time, the name was also associated with certain place names, such as Nistelberg and Nistelwang, which may have influenced the surname's evolution.

One notable mention of the Nistler name can be found in the records of the German Peasants' War, a widespread popular revolt that took place in the early 16th century. A man named Hans Nistler was documented as a prominent figure among the rebel forces in the region of Franconia, although his exact role and fate remain unclear.

Throughout the following centuries, the Nistler surname continued to be present in various parts of Germany. Some notable individuals bearing this name include:

1. Johann Nistler (1602-1672), a Bavarian painter known for his religious works in churches and monasteries.
2. Matthias Nistler (1725-1793), a Swabian clockmaker and inventor who contributed to the development of precision timekeeping mechanisms.
3. Anna Nistler (1810-1892), a German philanthropist and women's rights advocate from Franconia, who established several charitable organizations in her hometown.
4. Wilhelm Nistler (1865-1937), a German architect and urban planner responsible for designing several prominent buildings and public spaces in Munich.
5. Frieda Nistler (1903-1982), a German opera singer who performed at renowned opera houses across Europe in the mid-20th century.

While the Nistler surname may not be among the most widespread or well-known in Germany, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have contributed to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nistler

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

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

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