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

Spigler, 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 Spigler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spigler in America

Spigler is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spigler surname appeared 110 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 Spigler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spigler 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 Spigler

The surname Spigler has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "spigel," which means "mirror." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational name for a mirror maker or seller.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Spigler surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Spigler was listed as a resident in 1296. Another early reference comes from the city of Augsburg, where a merchant named Konrad Spigler was documented in 1312.

In the 15th century, the Spigler name appears in various historical documents across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia. For instance, a Johann Spigler from Ulm is mentioned in a legal document from 1452, while a Christoph Spigler from Augsburg is recorded as a member of the local guild of glassmakers in 1487.

As the name spread throughout Germany and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Spiegler, Spiegeler, and Spiegel. In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Hans Spigler (1480-1547), a German Renaissance painter and engraver from Bamberg.

Another prominent individual was Johann Spigler (1619-1690), a German physician and botanist from Augsburg, who authored several works on medicinal plants and their uses. His contributions to the field of botany were significant during his time.

In the 18th century, the Spigler name found its way to other parts of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland. One notable bearer was Johann Baptist Spigler (1736-1808), an Austrian painter and printmaker from Vienna, known for his religious and allegorical works.

Moving into the 19th century, the Spigler surname continued to be present across various regions of Germany and neighboring countries. One noteworthy figure was Karl Spigler (1875-1954), a German architect from Munich who designed several notable buildings in the city.

While the surname Spigler is not among the most common German names, it has left its mark on history through the contributions of individuals from various fields, ranging from art and medicine to architecture and other professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spigler

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

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

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