2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Srygler
A Polish surname derived from the word "srygiel", meaning a type of latch or bolt.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Srygler. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Srygler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Srygler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Srygler, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Srygler
The surname SRYGLER is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the German word "srygler," which referred to a maker of saddles or a saddler.
In the early days, the name was often spelled differently, with variations such as Srygeler, Sryggeler, and Sryglere being common. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that time.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname SRYGLER dates back to 1487, when a certain Hans Srygler was listed as a resident of Nuremberg, a city in Bavaria known for its rich history and cultural significance.
Another notable historical reference is found in the Augsburg Book of Citizens, a document compiled in the late 15th century that recorded the names of citizens in the city of Augsburg. Among the entries, there is a record of a family with the surname SRYGLER, suggesting their presence in this region during that era.
In the 16th century, the name SRYGLER began to spread beyond Bavaria, with records indicating families bearing this surname in neighboring regions such as Saxony and Thuringia. One notable figure from this period was Johann SRYGLER (1522-1589), a prominent goldsmith and craftsman from Dresden, who was renowned for his intricate metalwork designs.
As the centuries progressed, the SRYGLER name continued to appear in various historical records and manuscripts across Germany. One such example is the mention of a certain Friedrich SRYGLER (1678-1742), a respected scholar and professor of theology at the University of Heidelberg.
Another notable figure with the SRYGLER surname was Amalia SRYGLER (1795-1867), a celebrated opera singer from Berlin who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe during the 19th century.
In the realm of literature, the name SRYGLER is associated with the works of the German poet and playwright, Wilhelm SRYGLER (1841-1912), whose plays and poems were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
The 20th century saw the SRYGLER name continue to be prevalent in various fields, with individuals such as Hans SRYGLER (1902-1978), a renowned architect from Munich who designed several iconic buildings that remain standing today.
Throughout its history, the surname SRYGLER has maintained a strong connection to its German roots, with families bearing this name contributing to various aspects of society, from the arts and academia to skilled trades and professions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Srygler
Among Census respondents with the surname Srygler, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Srygler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Srygler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.2% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Srygler
Srygler appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,702 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 4,702 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Srygler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #150,205 | 3.0% |
| Count | 105 | 109 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Srygler bearers went from 105 to 109 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 4,702 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #150,205.
FAQ
Srygler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Srygler?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Srygler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Srygler?
Srygler ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Srygler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Srygler.
Has Srygler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Srygler went from 105 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Srygler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Srygler, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Srygler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Srygler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.2%), Hispanic (5.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Srygler (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Srygler mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "srygiel", meaning a type of latch or bolt. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Srygler (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Srygler?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.