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

Schuler, 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 Schuler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schuler in America

Schuler is the 2448th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schuler surname appeared 14,745 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Schuler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schuler 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 Schuler

The surname Schuler is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schuole," which means "school" or "place of learning." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone associated with a school or educational institution, such as a teacher or scholar.

In the 13th century, the name Schuler appeared in various records and documents, such as the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," which was a collection of historical documents from Saxony. The earliest known bearer of this name was Johannes Schuler, who was mentioned in a document from the city of Cologne in 1284.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name Schuler became more widespread across German-speaking regions, with variations in spelling, such as Schüler, Schuller, and Schuller. Some notable individuals from this period include Heinrich Schuler (c. 1370-1440), a German poet and monk from Esslingen, and Hans Schuler (c. 1435-1505), a German painter and engraver from Ulm.

In the 16th century, the name Schuler continued to be associated with scholars and intellectuals. One prominent figure was Johannes Schuler (1505-1577), a German humanist and educator from Nuremberg, who wrote several works on education and philosophy.

The 17th century saw the rise of the Schuler family in the town of Steinbach, in present-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Johann Friedrich Schuler (1662-1732) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of mechanical clocks and watches.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Schuler spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, as German immigrants and their descendants settled in various countries. One notable figure from this period was Carl Schuler (1782-1833), a German-American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Throughout history, the surname Schuler has been associated with various professions and fields, including education, arts, sciences, and politics. While the name may have its roots in the educational sphere, it has since become a respected surname carried by many individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schuler

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

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

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