Explore the Family Name Fadler
The meaning of Fadler
South German: probably a nickname for a spinner or tailor, derived from fädeln ‘to work with thread’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fadler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fadler" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 63,450 but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 79,598, marking a decrease of 25.45 percent. The count of people with this surname also lessened from 294 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, representing an 18.71 percent drop. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 27.27 percent from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #79,598 | -25.45% |
| Count | 294 | 239 | -18.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fadler
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fadler". The major share of this surname's ethnicity is White, accounting for 95.24 percent in 2000 and growing slightly to 96.23 percent in 2010. In 2000, there was a 2.38 percent representation of Hispanics among the Fadlers, however, this dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native holding the surname Fadler during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 96.23% | 1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |