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

Shadler, 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 Shadler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shadler in America

Shadler is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shadler surname appeared 124 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 Shadler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shadler 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 Shadler

The surname Shadler is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "schädel," meaning "skull" or "head." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with skulls or bones, perhaps a gravedigger or a surgeon.

In the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or places of origin. The name Shadler likely emerged as a descriptive surname, either referring to someone's occupation or their physical appearance, such as a bald or shaven-headed individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shadler can be found in the chronicles of the city of Nuremberg, dating back to the 15th century. The document mentions a certain "Hans Shadler," who was a respected citizen and merchant in the city.

Another notable figure bearing the Shadler name was Johann Shadler, a German composer and organist who lived in the early 18th century (1678-1742). He was renowned for his contributions to the development of the organ concerto and his work at the court of Saxony.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Shadler surname was Friedrich Shadler (1820-1892), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms.

The name Shadler can also be found in various historical records from other parts of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony, where variations like "Schadler" and "Schedler" were more common spellings.

It is worth noting that the name Shadler has been relatively rare throughout history, and its prevalence has been concentrated primarily in Germany and German-speaking regions. However, due to migration and the dispersion of families over time, individuals bearing this surname can now be found in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shadler

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

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

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