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

Tischler, 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 Tischler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tischler in America

Tischler is the 16051st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tischler surname appeared 1,806 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 Tischler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tischler 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 Tischler

The surname Tischler originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Tischler," which means "carpenter" or "joiner." This occupational surname was commonly given to individuals who worked as carpenters, furniture makers, or woodworkers.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Tischler can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various German-language documents and records. One notable mention is found in the "Königsberger Häuserbuch," a historic register of houses and properties in the city of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad, Russia), which dates back to the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the surname Tischler appeared in several German towns and cities, including Nuremberg, Augsburg, and Cologne. During this period, guilds and trade associations for carpenters and woodworkers were established, and many individuals with the surname Tischler were likely members of these organizations.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Tischler was Hans Tischler, a master carpenter who lived in Nuremberg in the late 15th century. His work can be seen in the intricate woodcarvings and architectural details of several historic buildings in the city.

In the 16th century, the surname Tischler became more widespread across German-speaking regions, with notable individuals such as Johann Tischler, a renowned furniture maker from Augsburg, who created ornate pieces for nobility and royalty.

Another notable figure was Georg Tischler, a prominent architect and carpenter from Cologne, who was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the Tischler surname gained recognition through the work of Johann Michael Tischler, a master woodcarver from Bavaria. His intricate woodcarvings adorned many churches and palaces throughout southern Germany and Austria.

During the 19th century, the surname Tischler continued to be associated with skilled woodworkers and furniture makers. One notable figure was Wilhelm Tischler, a furniture designer from Berlin, who was renowned for his innovative and stylish designs in the late 1800s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tischler

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

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

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