2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Remler
A surname of German origin, possibly derived from the Middle High German word "rempeln" meaning to push or shove.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Remler. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Remler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Remler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Remler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Remler
The surname Remler has its origins in Germany, dating back to the late medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "Remler," which referred to a craftsman or artisan who produced wooden wheels, specifically for wagons or carriages. This occupation was vital in an era when transportation relied heavily on horse-drawn vehicles.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 15th and 16th centuries in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. Historical records from this period often mention individuals with the surname Remler in connection with guilds and trade associations related to woodworking and wheel-making.
One of the earliest known references to the name Remler can be found in a document dated 1492, which mentions a certain Hans Remler, a master wheelwright from the town of Nuremberg. This document provides valuable insight into the professional standing and reputation of individuals bearing this surname during that time.
In the 17th century, the name Remler appeared in several genealogical records and parish registers across German-speaking regions. For instance, a notable individual named Johann Remler (1618-1688) was a respected clockmaker and inventor from the city of Augsburg, renowned for his innovative timepiece designs.
As the centuries progressed, the surname Remler spread beyond Germany's borders, with some families migrating to neighboring countries like Austria, Switzerland, and even as far as Russia. One notable figure was Karl Remler (1845-1912), a Russian-born artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Another prominent individual was Ernst Remler (1869-1938), a German engineer and entrepreneur who founded the Remler Machine Works in Berlin. His company played a significant role in the development of industrial machinery during the early 20th century.
In the United States, the name Remler can be traced back to German immigrants who arrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, settling in various regions, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, and California. One notable American bearing this surname was William Remler (1901-1977), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Los Angeles, who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Remler
Among Census respondents with the surname Remler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Remler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Remler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Remler
Remler appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
-3 bearers (-2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 9,895 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-24 bearers (-17.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,936 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,018 | 136 | 0.05 | -3 bearers (-2.2%) | Down 9,895 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-17.6%) | Down 21,936 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Remler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,018 | #147,954 | -17.4% |
| Count | 136 | 112 | -17.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -25.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Remler bearers went from 136 to 112 (-17.6% change). The surname moved down 21,936 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,018 to #147,954.
FAQ
Remler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Remler?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Remler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Remler?
Remler ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Remler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Remler.
Has Remler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Remler went from 136 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 24 (-17.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,018 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Remler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Remler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Remler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Remler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Remler (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Remler mean?
A surname of German origin, possibly derived from the Middle High German word "rempeln" meaning to push or shove. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Remler (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Remler?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Remler on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.