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

Ringler, 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 Ringler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ringler in America

Ringler is the 9368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ringler surname appeared 3,472 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ringler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ringler 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 Ringler

The surname Ringler originates from Germany, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Ringler," which means "maker of rings." This suggests that the name was initially an occupational surname given to those who worked as metalworkers or ring-makers.

The earliest known record of the name Ringler dates back to 1543, when it was mentioned in the town records of Nuremberg, a prominent city in the German state of Bavaria. During this period, surnames were becoming increasingly common as a way to distinguish individuals and families.

In the 17th century, the name Ringler began to spread beyond its initial Bavarian origins. Records show that individuals bearing this surname could be found in various parts of Germany, including the regions of Saxony and Württemberg.

One notable figure from this era was Johannes Ringler, a renowned clockmaker and inventor who lived in Augsburg, Germany, from 1620 to 1687. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout Europe.

As the Ringler family expanded and migrated, variations in the spelling of the name emerged. Some of the alternative spellings included Ringelmann, Ringlein, and Ringelhahn.

In the 19th century, a number of individuals with the surname Ringler gained recognition in various fields. For instance, Johann Ringler (1817-1892) was a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

Another prominent figure was Karl Ringler (1854-1923), a renowned German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Munich, including the Neue Pinakothek art museum.

As Germans began to emigrate to other parts of the world, the Ringler name spread to various countries. One notable example is Max Ringler (1888-1971), an Austrian-American engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early television technology.

In the realm of literature, the surname Ringler is perhaps best associated with the German-American author and academic, William August Ringler Jr. (1924-2005). He was a renowned scholar of Shakespearean studies and served as a professor at several prestigious universities.

Overall, the surname Ringler has a rich and diverse history, spanning multiple centuries and regions. Its origins can be traced back to the occupational roots of metalworking and ring-making in medieval Germany, and it has since been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ringler

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

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

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