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

Tishler, 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 Tishler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tishler in America

Tishler is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tishler surname appeared 297 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 Tishler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tishler 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 Tishler

The surname Tishler originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "Tischler," which means "carpenter" or "joiner." The name is an occupational surname, indicating that the first bearers of this name were likely involved in the woodworking trade.

In the Middle Ages, surnames were often adopted based on a person's occupation or profession. The Tishler surname would have been given to individuals who worked as carpenters, cabinetmakers, or furniture makers.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Tishler can be found in various German records from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Hans Tischler in the municipal records of the city of Nuremberg in 1397.

Over the centuries, the surname Tishler has undergone several spelling variations, including Tischler, Tischeler, and Tischeller. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

Several notable individuals have borne the Tishler surname throughout history. One example is Johann Tischler (1504-1559), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and navigation instruments.

Another notable figure is Johann Tischler (1592-1634), a German composer and organist who worked in the court of the Duke of Württemberg. His compositions for organ and voice were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Ludwig Tischler (1847-1909) was a German philologist and scholar who specialized in classical Greek literature. He is known for his translations and commentaries on the works of ancient authors.

The surname Tishler can also be found in the United States, where it was likely brought by German immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries. One notable American bearer of the name was Max Tishler (1892-1968), a chemist who contributed to the development of several important pharmaceuticals, including the synthesis of cortisone.

Finally, mention should be made of Elsa Tishler (1915-2015), a German-American artist and sculptor who was known for her abstract and minimalist works. Her sculptures and installations can be found in various museums and public spaces across the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tishler

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

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

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