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

Wisler, 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 Wisler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wisler in America

Wisler is the 23866th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wisler surname appeared 1,058 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 Wisler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wisler 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 Wisler

The surname Wisler is likely of Swiss or German origin, emerging during the medieval period. This name is primarily found in areas that were part of the Holy Roman Empire, which included parts of present-day Germany and Switzerland. It derives from the Middle High German word wisel, meaning "weasel," which was a common medieval practice where surnames came from animals either symbolically or through occupation.

Earliest records of the name Wisler date back to 13th-century Swiss church documents. One of the earliest recorded instances is from 1295, mentioning a Hans Wisler who was a burgher in the municipality of Zurich. This suggests that the Wisler family might have been prominent in their local communities and possibly involved in trade or local governance.

A notable historical figure bearing the Wisler surname is Heinrich Wisler (1455-1520), who was a noted goldsmith in Basel, Switzerland. His works were highly sought after, and records show his name appearing in the city's guild archives. Another person of importance is Johannes Wisler (1640-1702), an early settler who migrated to Pennsylvania from the Palatinate region in Germany, highlighting the diaspora of families during periods of upheaval in Europe.

During the 18th century, the name appears in various American documents. Christian Wisler (1723-1797) was an influential farmer and community leader in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was among the early German immigrants who contributed significantly to the development of the community in that area.

In the 19th century, Charles Wisler (1804-1875), an Ohio-born politician and businessman, made significant contributions to the early state governance and infrastructure development in Ohio. His leadership in establishing trade routes was pivotal during America's westward expansion.

Joseph Wisler (1860-1936), an inventor and industrialist, further elevated the name by inventing significant agricultural machinery. He held multiple patents and is credited with innovations that helped propel the industrial agricultural practices of the time.

Through various historical periods, the Wisler surname has shown a pattern of prosperity and influence in different regions and professions, marking its bearers as notable contributors to their communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wisler

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

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

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