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

Statler, 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 Statler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Statler in America

Statler is the 10871st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Statler surname appeared 2,931 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Statler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Statler 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 Statler

The surname STATLER has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Statt," meaning "place" or "town." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a particular town or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STATLER appears in the 14th century German manuscript, the "Codex Diplomaticus Lubecensis." This document mentions a certain "Johannes Statler," indicating that the name was in use during this period.

In the 15th century, there are records of a "Hans Statler" who was a prominent merchant in the city of Nuremberg. This suggests that the STATLER name was associated with trade and commerce during the Renaissance era.

The name STATLER is also linked to various place names in Germany, such as Stadel, Stadelhofen, and Stadeln. These locations likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable bearer of the STATLER name was Johann Statler (1541-1608), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics during the Reformation period.

Another significant figure was Christoph Statler (1625-1688), a German architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and fortifications in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a prominent STATLER was Johann Friedrich Statler (1712-1786), a German composer and organist who made significant contributions to the development of Baroque music.

Moving to the 19th century, we find Carl Friedrich Philipp von Statler (1804-1876), a Prussian military officer and statesman who played a role in the unification of Germany.

Finally, in the early 20th century, there was Max Statler (1892-1967), a German-American businessman who co-founded the Statler Hotel chain, which became a renowned name in the hospitality industry.

Throughout its history, the surname STATLER has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars, architects, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Statler

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

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

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