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

Retzler, 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 Retzler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Retzler in America

Retzler is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Retzler surname appeared 157 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 Retzler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Retzler 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 Retzler

The surname Retzler is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Retz," which referred to a type of bird net or trap used for hunting. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in hunting or trapping activities.

One of the earliest known references to the name Retzler can be found in the records of the town of Nürnberg, where a certain Hans Retzler was documented as a resident in the year 1589. This record provides valuable insight into the geographical spread of the name during that time period.

The Retzler surname has also been linked to various place names throughout Germany, such as Retzstadt and Retzbach, which may have influenced the evolution of the name's spelling and pronunciation over time. Additionally, variations like Retzlerin and Retzler have been observed in historical documents.

Notably, the Retzler name gained prominence when Johann Retzler (1594-1671), a German theologian and philosopher, published his influential work "Dissertatio de Verbo Divino" in 1628. This treatise on the divine word solidified Retzler's place in the annals of theological discourse during the 17th century.

Another distinguished figure bearing the Retzler name was Friedrich Retzler (1825-1902), a German-born American artist and lithographer known for his exceptional landscape paintings and illustrations. His works captured the beauty of the American West and earned him recognition in the art world of the late 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Retzler is associated with Rudolph Retzler (1855-1932), a German author and poet whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Waldlieder" (Forest Songs) and "Lebensbilder" (Life Pictures), earned him critical acclaim during his lifetime.

Moving into the 20th century, Helmut Retzler (1920-1998) made his mark as a German-born American architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and development of several notable projects, including the campus of the University of California, San Diego, and the Woodlands Township in Texas.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Erich Retzler (1914-1997), a German-born American athlete and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the hammer throw event at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, cementing his place in sports history and bringing international recognition to the Retzler name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Retzler

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

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

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