2000
#11,280
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,573
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.95
Rare Last name
Statler
An occupational surname for a maker or seller of steel or iron tools and weapons.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,672 Americans carry the last name Statler. That puts it at #12,657 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 128,276 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Statler 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
2.7K
1 in 128,276
Census rank
#12,657
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,330 bearers of the surname Statler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12657th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Statler, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Statler
Among Census respondents with the surname Statler, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Statler 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 Statler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 2,151
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 79
- Two or more races2.9% · 67
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 18
- Black or African American0.4% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Statler
Statler appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,871
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,931
+358 bearers (+13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.99
Rank movement Up 409 places
2020
#12,657
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,330
-601 bearers (-20.5%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Down 1,786 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,280 | 2,573 | 0.95 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,871 | 2,931 | 0.99 | +358 bearers (+13.9%) | Up 409 places |
| 2020 | #12,657 | 2,330 | 0.78 | -601 bearers (-20.5%) | Down 1,786 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 Statler 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 | #10,871 | #12,657 | -16.4% |
| Count | 2,931 | 2,330 | -20.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.99 | 0.78 | -21.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Statler bearers went from 2,931 to 2,330 (-20.5% change). The surname moved down 1,786 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,871 to #12,657.
FAQ
Statler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Statler?
Name Census estimates that about 2,672 living Americans carry the surname Statler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 128,276 residents.
How common is Statler?
Statler ranks #12,657 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,330 people with the surname Statler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,672), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Statler.
Has Statler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Statler went from 2,931 recorded bearers to 2,330. That is a decrease of 601 (-20.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,871 to #12,657.
What does the Census say about the background of Statler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Statler, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Statler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (2,151 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Statler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Statler (2000, 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 Statler mean?
An occupational surname for a maker or seller of steel or iron tools and weapons. 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 Statler (0.78 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 common is the surname Statler?
Want to know how many people are called Statler? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.