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

Preisler, 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 Preisler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Preisler in America

Preisler is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Preisler surname appeared 383 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 Preisler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Preisler 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 Preisler

The surname Preisler is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Middle High German word "brîs," which referred to a braid or twist. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for a maker of braids, ropes, or similar twisted goods.

The earliest known record of the name Preisler dates back to 1369 in the town of Nürnberg, where a certain Johann Preisler was mentioned in a local document. During this period, the name was also found in various spellings, such as Preissler, Preiseler, and Preysler.

In the 16th century, the Preisler family gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where they were involved in the city's thriving metalworking industry. One notable figure was Hans Preisler (1542-1612), a skilled goldsmith and engraver who created intricate works for the local nobility.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it was also associated with several notable individuals. Johann Daniel Preisler (1666-1737) was a renowned painter and engraver from Nuremberg, renowned for his portraits and religious works. His son, Johann Justin Preisler (1698-1768), followed in his footsteps as a notable painter and engraver in Dresden.

The Preisler name also gained recognition in the field of architecture. Johann Georg Preisler (1757-1835) was a prominent architect in Vienna, known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the city.

In the 19th century, Johann Preisler (1811-1879) was a notable German-American educator and author who made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy in the United States.

Throughout history, the Preisler name has been associated with various professions, from artisans and craftsmen to intellectuals and professionals, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bear this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Preisler

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

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

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