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

Seckler, 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 Seckler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seckler in America

Seckler is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seckler surname appeared 399 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 Seckler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seckler 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 Seckler

The surname SECKLER originated in the Germanic regions of central Europe during the late medieval period. It is derived from the occupational term "Seckler," which referred to someone who made or sold sacks or satchels. This name likely arose as a descriptive identifier for individuals engaged in this particular trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SECKLER surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 16th century. These documents mention a certain Hans Seckler, a sack maker who resided in the city during the 1500s.

In the 17th century, the SECKLER name appeared in various church registers and census records across Bavaria and Saxony, indicating that individuals with this surname had established themselves in these regions. Notable examples include Johann Seckler (1612-1678), a master weaver from Leipzig, and Georg Seckler (1633-1705), a prosperous merchant from Bamberg.

As the SECKLER family continued to spread across German-speaking lands, variations in spelling began to emerge. Forms such as Säckler, Seckeler, and Seckeler were encountered in various regions, reflecting local linguistic and scribal traditions.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals bearing the SECKLER surname achieved recognition in various fields. For instance, Friedrich Seckler (1754-1832) was a renowned painter and engraver from Nuremberg, known for his intricate landscapes and portraiture. Another notable figure was Carl Seckler (1786-1861), a respected jurist and legal scholar from Saxony.

As industrialization and urbanization took hold in the 19th century, many SECKLER families migrated from rural areas to cities, seeking employment opportunities beyond the traditional sack-making trade. This led to a diversification of occupations among those bearing this surname.

Throughout its history, the SECKLER name has maintained a strong presence in the German-speaking world, with pockets of families also settling in neighboring countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. While not a particularly common surname, it continues to hold significance as a link to the cultural and occupational heritage of central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seckler

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

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

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