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

Steckler, 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 Steckler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Steckler in America

Steckler is the 18198th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Steckler surname appeared 1,529 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 Steckler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Steckler 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 Steckler

The surname Steckler has its origins in the German language, with roots dating back to the medieval period in Central Europe. It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname, derived from the German word "stecken," which means "to stick" or "to poke." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who worked as stick makers or those who handled sticks or poles in their trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Steckler can be found in the Bavarian region of Germany during the 14th century. Historical records from that time mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Steckler, Steckeler, and Steckelmann. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and spelling conventions prevalent in different parts of Germany.

In the 15th century, the name Steckler appeared in various documents and records in the German states of Saxony and Thuringia. Some notable individuals from this period include Hans Steckler, a merchant from Leipzig who was mentioned in a trade document dated 1473, and Konrad Steckler, a landowner in the town of Erfurt, whose name was recorded in a property deed from 1492.

As the Steckler family spread across different regions of Germany, the name took on various spellings and variations, such as Steckler, Steckeler, Steckeler, and Steckel. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual scribes or record-keepers.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Steckler was Johann Steckler, a prominent scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Nuremberg in 1508 and gained recognition for his writings on religious reformation and his contributions to the Lutheran movement.

Another notable figure was Peter Steckler, a German artist and engraver who lived in the 17th century. Born in Augsburg in 1619, he was renowned for his intricate copperplate engravings and etchings, many of which depicted religious scenes and portraits.

In the 18th century, the name Steckler gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Friedrich Steckler, a German composer and organist. He was born in Saxony in 1720 and is known for his compositions for organ and other church music.

As the Steckler family continued to spread throughout Europe, some members eventually migrated to other parts of the world, including North America and other regions, carrying the name with them and contributing to its continued diversity and geographical distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Steckler

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

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

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