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

Paler, 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 Paler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paler in America

Paler is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paler surname appeared 279 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 Paler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paler 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 Paler

The surname Paler is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the German word "pale," which refers to a stake or a fence post. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with or made fences and stakes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Paler dates back to the late 13th century in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, in what is now Bavaria, Germany. In a document from 1287, a certain "Conrad Paler" is mentioned as a resident of the town.

During the 14th century, the surname Paler began to appear in various records across German-speaking regions, including in the cities of Augsburg and Nuremberg. Some variations in spelling, such as "Pahler" and "Paler," can be found in these early records.

In the 15th century, the surname Paler is recorded in the Nuremberg Patrician families' register, which lists prominent citizens and families of the city. One notable individual bearing this surname was Hans Paler (1470-1542), a successful merchant and member of the city council in Nuremberg.

Another historical figure with the surname Paler was Johann Paler (1580-1651), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Altdorf. He was known for his works on logic and natural philosophy.

In the 17th century, the surname Paler can be found in various church records and tax lists across Germany, indicating its continued presence and spread throughout the region. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Christoph Paler (1618-1688), a German composer and organist who served in various churches in Nuremberg.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Paler spread beyond Germany, with individuals bearing this name found in other European countries and eventually in the Americas and other parts of the world. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Germany, where it likely started as an occupational surname related to fence-making or stake-making.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paler

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

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

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