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

Schooler, 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 Schooler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schooler in America

Schooler is the 13696th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schooler surname appeared 2,211 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 Schooler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schooler 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 Schooler

The surname Schooler is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria, around the 12th century. It is derived from the German word "Schuler," which means "scholar" or "student." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who was associated with a school or educational institution, either as a teacher or a student.

During the Middle Ages, education was primarily available to those who were affiliated with the Church or nobility. As such, the name Schooler may have initially been used to refer to someone who had received formal education, which was a rarity at the time. It is possible that the name was given as a nickname or a descriptor to distinguish individuals in this profession or with this level of education.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Schooler can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 13th century, where a man named Johannes Schuler is mentioned as a teacher at a local monastery school. This provides evidence that the name was already in use and associated with education during this time period.

As time passed, the name Schooler spread to other regions of Germany and beyond. In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Christoph Schooler (1515-1584), a German theologian and professor at the University of Heidelberg. His works on Lutheran theology and biblical exegesis were widely influential during the Reformation period.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Johann Schooler (1628-1699), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Duke of Saxe-Weimar. His compositions, particularly for organ and sacred vocal works, were highly regarded in his time.

In the 18th century, the Schooler name found its way to England, where it was likely anglicized from the original German spelling. One notable figure was James Schooler (1756-1821), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a Member of Parliament.

As the name spread across Europe and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as Schuhler, Shuler, and Shueller. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic adaptations that occurred as the name was adopted in different regions and cultures.

Throughout history, the surname Schooler has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to education, academia, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the name's origins and connection to the world of learning and scholarship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schooler

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

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

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