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

Risler, 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 Risler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Risler in America

Risler is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Risler surname appeared 321 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 Risler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Risler 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 Risler

The surname RISLER is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "rieseln," which means "to trickle" or "to drip." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near small streams or rivers.

The earliest recorded instances of the name RISLER can be traced back to the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Johannes Risler, who was recorded in the town of Nuremberg in 1324.

During the Middle Ages, the RISLER name was also found in various German-speaking regions, including Saxony and Hesse. In the 16th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, such as the Schöffenbücher (town council records) of the city of Frankfurt am Main.

One notable individual with the surname RISLER was Balthasar Risler, a German theologian and educator who lived in the late 16th century (1540-1599). He served as a professor of theology at the University of Jena and was known for his contributions to the field of biblical exegesis.

Another noteworthy figure was Johann Risler (1622-1688), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg. He was renowned for his compositions for organ and keyboard instruments, which were influential during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the RISLER name gained prominence with the birth of Edouard Risler (1873-1929), a renowned French pianist and composer. He was highly regarded for his interpretations of the works of composers such as Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy.

The surname RISLER also has a connection to the world of literature through the French novelist Alphonse Daudet's novel "Fromont jeune et Risler aîné" (1874), in which one of the main characters bears the name Risler.

It's worth noting that the RISLER surname has variations in spelling, including Riesler, Rissler, and Rüssler, which can be found in different regions of Germany and other German-speaking areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Risler

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

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

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