2000
#91,801
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 186
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Schottler
A surname derived from a locational name associated with the town of Schottler in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 243 Americans carry the last name Schottler. That puts it at #92,936 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,410,512 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schottler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
243
1 in 1,410,512
Census rank
#92,936
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
212
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 212 bearers of the surname Schottler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 92936th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schottler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schottler
The surname Schottler is of German origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schottel," which means a swing or a swinging motion. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational name for someone who operated a swing, perhaps for a well or a gate.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Schottler date back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. The name was sometimes spelled slightly differently, such as Schotteler or Schottelaer, reflecting regional variations in dialect and spelling conventions.
In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johann Schottler (1535-1592), a German theologian and educator who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and authored several works on theology and education.
Another historical figure with the surname Schottler was Johann Baptist Schottler (1786-1867), a German painter and engraver who was active in the early 19th century. He was known for his landscapes and religious paintings, many of which can be found in churches and museums across Germany.
In the 18th century, the name appears in records from the town of Schotten in Hesse, Germany. It is possible that the surname Schottler may have been derived from this place name, although the connection is not certain.
During the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Carl Schottler (1838-1887), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who immigrated to the United States and became a successful merchant in St. Louis, Missouri. He was known for his charitable contributions to educational institutions and cultural organizations.
Another individual with the surname Schottler was the German writer and journalist Max Schottler (1872-1944), who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a prolific author and journalist, known for his novels, short stories, and articles on various topics.
These examples illustrate the historical presence of the surname Schottler across different regions of Germany and in various professions, including theology, art, business, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schottler
Among Census respondents with the surname Schottler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Schottler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Schottler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 202
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 3
- Two or more races1.4% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schottler
Schottler appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#91,625
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 201
+15 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 176 places
2020
#92,936
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 212
+11 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 1,311 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #91,801 | 186 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #91,625 | 201 | 0.07 | +15 bearers (+8.1%) | Up 176 places |
| 2020 | #92,936 | 212 | 0.07 | +11 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 1,311 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Schottler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,625 | #92,936 | -1.4% |
| Count | 201 | 212 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schottler bearers went from 201 to 212 (+5.5% change). The surname moved down 1,311 positions in the national ranking, going from #91,625 to #92,936.
FAQ
Schottler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schottler?
Name Census estimates that about 243 living Americans carry the surname Schottler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,410,512 residents.
How common is Schottler?
Schottler ranks #92,936 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 212 people with the surname Schottler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (243), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schottler.
Has Schottler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schottler went from 201 recorded bearers to 212. That is an increase of 11 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #91,625 to #92,936.
What does the Census say about the background of Schottler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schottler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Schottler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (202 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schottler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%), Hispanic (1.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Schottler (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Schottler mean?
A surname derived from a locational name associated with the town of Schottler in Germany. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Schottler (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Schottler?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.