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

Stapler, 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 Stapler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stapler in America

Stapler is the 26630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stapler surname appeared 915 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 Stapler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stapler 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 Stapler

The surname STAPLER is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "staepel," which referred to a loop or ring, particularly in the context of a staple used in trade or as a fastener.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname STAPLER can be found in various medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 13th century, where a Robert le Stapler was mentioned. This suggests that the name was initially an occupational surname, referring to individuals who worked with staples or fasteners, likely as metalworkers or traders.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the STAPLER surname appeared in numerous historical documents across England, including the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a John le Stapler was listed. Additionally, the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379 recorded a Thomas Stapler.

One notable individual bearing the STAPLER surname was William Stapler, a prominent merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and held influential positions within the city's guild system.

In the 16th century, the STAPLER surname was associated with several notable figures, including Robert Stapler (1510-1558), a member of the Parliament of England during the reign of Queen Mary I. Another individual of note was John Stapler (1545-1612), a renowned author and scholar who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics.

Moving into the 17th century, the STAPLER name gained further recognition with Sir Richard Stapler (1605-1674), a wealthy landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire. He was also a dedicated patron of the arts and supported various literary and artistic endeavors during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the STAPLER surname was linked to Joseph Stapler (1720-1788), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Guildhall Library and the Church of St. Bartholomew the Great.

Throughout its history, the STAPLER surname has been associated with various place names and locales across England, such as Stapleford, Stapleton, and Stapleford Abbots, which may have influenced the spelling and variations of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stapler

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

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

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