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

Pixler, 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 Pixler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pixler in America

Pixler is the 27918th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pixler surname appeared 859 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 Pixler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pixler 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 Pixler

The surname PIXLER is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is derived from the German word "Bixler," which was an occupational surname for a maker or seller of incense boxes or incense burners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PIXLER can be found in a church record from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dated 1583. The record mentions a certain Hans Pixler, who was a local tradesman and likely involved in the production or sale of incense-related products.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish registers and municipal documents across southern Germany. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Pixler (1622-1687), a renowned clockmaker from Augsburg, and Anna Maria Pixler (1646-1718), a respected midwife from the town of Memmingen.

During the 18th century, the PIXLER name spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions as families migrated in search of better opportunities. One notable figure from this era was Friedrich Pixler (1752-1825), a prominent author and philosopher from Nuremberg, whose works explored themes of enlightenment and social reform.

As the 19th century dawned, the PIXLER name continued to gain recognition. Johann Baptist Pixler (1801-1878), a Catholic priest and theologian from Bavaria, made significant contributions to the study of church history and canon law. Another notable figure was Emil Pixler (1857-1924), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Munich and other cities.

The 20th century saw the PIXLER name spread further across Europe and beyond. One notable individual was Erich Pixler (1908-1988), a German-born American architect who played a crucial role in the post-World War II reconstruction efforts in Europe. Additionally, Hans Pixler (1922-2003), a Swiss businessman and philanthropist, made significant contributions to various charitable causes throughout his life.

While the PIXLER surname may not be among the most common in the world, it has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals over the centuries, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who carried this name across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pixler

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

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

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