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

Sihler, 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 Sihler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sihler in America

Sihler is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sihler surname appeared 145 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 Sihler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sihler 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 Sihler

The surname Sihler is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "sihl," which means a small stream or creek, suggesting that the name may have originated from a place name associated with a water body.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sihler surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Steinbach, located in the Hesse region of Germany, dating back to the mid-1500s. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in this area during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Sihler started appearing in various church records and official documents across different parts of Germany, indicating its gradual spread and establishment as a recognized surname.

Notable individuals bearing the Sihler surname include Johann Sihler, a prominent German theologian and educator who lived from 1614 to 1688. He served as a professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg and authored several influential works on religious studies.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Sihler, a German-American philologist and linguist who lived from 1853 to 1935. He made significant contributions to the study of classical languages and was a respected scholar at Yale University.

In the late 18th century, a branch of the Sihler family migrated from Germany to the United States, where they settled in various parts of the country, particularly in Pennsylvania and Ohio. One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sihler name in America can be found in the 1790 census records of Pennsylvania.

During the 19th century, the Sihler surname gained further prominence in the United States, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One such individual was Charles Sihler, born in 1853, who was a renowned engineer and architect known for his work on numerous iconic buildings, including the Stetson University campus in Florida.

Another notable American figure was Andrew Sihler, born in 1865, who served as a judge and played a significant role in the legal system of Ohio during the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the Sihler surname has maintained its connection to its German roots while also establishing a presence in other parts of the world through migration and the achievements of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sihler

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

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

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