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

Titler, 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 Titler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Titler in America

Titler is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Titler surname appeared 215 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 Titler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Titler 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 Titler

The surname Titler originates from the German language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Titteler," which referred to a person involved in the production or sale of tithes, a form of tax or religious offering.

During the medieval period, the name was primarily concentrated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in areas like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals who worked as tithe collectors or administrators for local churches or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Titler surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 13th century. This manuscript contains references to individuals with the surname Titteler, which was likely an earlier spelling variation.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Johannes Titler, a merchant and landowner from the city of Augsburg. Records indicate that he was born around 1320 and played a significant role in the local trade guilds.

Another early bearer of the Titler surname was Heinrich Titler, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Nuremberg in 1425 and is known for his contributions to the study of religious texts and teachings.

During the 16th century, the surname underwent further variations in spelling, with forms like Tittler and Tytler appearing in historical records. One prominent individual from this era was Peter Tytler, a Scottish historian and philosopher born in 1759. He authored several influential works on the principles of translation and universal history.

In the 19th century, the Titler surname gained recognition through the works of Patrick Fraser Tytler, a Scottish writer and historian born in 1791. He is best known for his comprehensive "History of Scotland" and his contributions to the field of historical research.

As the surname spread across Europe and beyond, it continued to evolve and adapt to different linguistic and cultural contexts. While the origins of Titler can be traced back to medieval Germany, its bearers have left their mark on various fields throughout history, from commerce and academia to literature and philosophy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Titler

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

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

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