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

Setler, 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 Setler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Setler in America

Setler is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Setler surname appeared 111 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 Setler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Setler 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 Setler

The surname SETLER is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "siedler," which means "settler" or "colonist." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely people who settled in new areas or colonies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SETLER name can be found in the village of Württemberg, where records from the 1600s mention a family with this surname. It is possible that this family had migrated from another region and settled in Württemberg, hence the name SETLER.

In the 17th century, the SETLER name appeared in church records in the town of Mecklenburg, indicating that some families with this surname had established themselves in that region. The name was also found in land records from the same time period in the area of Saxony, suggesting that SETLER families may have owned property or farms there.

A notable individual with the SETLER surname was Hans Setler, born in 1685 in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria. He was a skilled woodcarver and is known for his intricate carvings that adorned several churches in the region.

Another individual of note was Anna Setler, born in 1732 in the village of Augsburg. She was a renowned herbalist and midwife, known for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her expertise in assisting with childbirth.

In the 19th century, the SETLER name appeared in military records from the Prussian Army, indicating that some members of this family had served in the armed forces. One such individual was Wilhelm Setler, born in 1828 in Berlin, who achieved the rank of Major during his military career.

Johannes Setler, born in 1860 in the city of Cologne, was a respected academic and scholar. He authored several books on the history and culture of the Rhine region, where his family had lived for generations.

Another notable figure was Maria Setler, born in 1892 in the town of Munich. She was a renowned opera singer and performed on stages across Europe in the early 20th century, gaining acclaim for her powerful soprano voice.

While the SETLER surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world as a result of migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the German word "siedler," reflecting the history of the earliest bearers of this name as settlers or colonists in new lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Setler

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

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

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