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

Schlosser, 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 Schlosser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schlosser in America

Schlosser is the 4892nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schlosser surname appeared 7,203 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 Schlosser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schlosser 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 Schlosser

The surname Schlosser originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the German word "Schloss," which means "castle" or "lock," and the suffix "-er," indicating an occupation. Historically, the name referred to locksmiths, key makers, or individuals associated with castles or fortified structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Schlosser name can be found in the German town of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Schlosser was mentioned in a document from the year 1387. This document shed light on his trade as a locksmith within the city walls.

In the 15th century, the Schlosser name appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. During this period, many families with this surname were involved in crafting and maintaining locks, keys, and other metalwork for noble households and fortified structures.

The Schlosser name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Johann Schlosser, a German clockmaker born in 1640, who gained recognition for his intricate and precise timepieces. Another prominent Schlosser was Friedrich Christoph Schlosser, a German historian and philosopher who lived from 1776 to 1861 and authored several influential works on history and philosophy.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Schlosser name appeared in various records and manuscripts across German-speaking regions. For instance, a document from the city of Ulm, dated 1567, mentioned a certain Georg Schlosser, who was a respected locksmith and metalworker within the city's guild system.

The name Schlosser also found its way into place names, such as Schlossergasse (Locksmith's Alley) in several German towns, reflecting the presence and importance of locksmiths and metalworkers in those areas.

Among other notable individuals with the Schlosser surname were Johann Georg Schlosser (1739-1799), a German writer and translator; Friedrich Christoph Schlosser (1776-1861), a German historian and philosopher; and Eberhard Schlosser (1839-1916), a German architect known for his work on churches and public buildings.

While the surname Schlosser has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, this report focuses primarily on the historical origins and significance of the name within the German context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schlosser

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

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

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