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

Wagler, 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 Wagler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wagler in America

Wagler is the 10701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wagler surname appeared 2,987 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 Wagler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wagler 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 Wagler

The surname Wagler has its origins in Germany, emerging during the Middle Ages around the 12th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "wagener," which referred to a wagon maker or someone who built or repaired wagons. This occupational name was likely bestowed upon individuals who worked in this trade, a common practice during that time period.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Wagler can be found in various German records and chronicles from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable reference appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the region of Brandenburg, where the name is mentioned in connection with a wagon maker in the town of Spandau.

As the surname spread across different regions of Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Wagener, Wägner, and Wägener. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal practices.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Johannes Wagler, a wagon maker from Nuremberg, who lived in the late 15th century and was mentioned in the city's guild records. Another notable figure was Hans Wagler, a wagon builder from Augsburg, who was commissioned to construct wagons for the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Wagler family was Johann Christoph Wagler, a renowned wagon maker from Dresden. His work was highly sought after by nobility and wealthy merchants, and his wagons were known for their intricate designs and craftsmanship.

As the surname spread beyond Germany, it also found its way into other European countries. In the Netherlands, the name took the form of Wagemaker, while in France, it became Charpentier, which means "carpenter" in French.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Wagler. One such person was Johann Georg Wagler (1800-1832), a German ornithologist and herpetologist who made significant contributions to the study of birds and reptiles.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Wagler (1886-1960), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Paul and the German Masonic Fairchild Memorial.

It is worth mentioning that while the surname Wagler originated as an occupational name, over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down from generation to generation, regardless of the individual's profession.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wagler

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

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

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