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

Sandler, 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 Sandler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sandler in America

Sandler is the 7272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandler surname appeared 4,583 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Sandler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sandler 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 Sandler

The surname Sandler has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the German word "sandler," which referred to someone who lived near sandy regions or who worked as a sand merchant or carrier.

One of the earliest known references to the Sandler name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, where a certain Caspar Sandler was documented as a resident in the year 1567. The name also appears in various other historical documents from the region, such as church registers and tax records.

In the 17th century, the Sandler name began to spread beyond Germany, with some families migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable example is Hans Sandler, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania, United States, in the early 1700s and established a successful farming community.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Sandler surname have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Friedrich Sandler (1801-1870), a German composer and music educator who was renowned for his contributions to the field of choral music. Another prominent Sandler was Johanna Sandler (1865-1942), a pioneering Swedish educator and women's rights activist who fought for equal educational opportunities for girls.

In the 20th century, the Sandler name gained further prominence with individuals like Harvey Sandler (1923-2007), an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who co-founded the Golden Nugget casino and hotel chain. Milton Sandler (1925-2012), an American lawyer and civil rights activist, was also a notable figure, known for his work in advocating for fair housing and equal rights.

The surname Sandler has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Sandeler, Sandeller, and Sandeler, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the regions where it was adopted. Nevertheless, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained closely tied to its German roots and association with sandy areas or occupations related to sand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sandler

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

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

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