What does the surname Mohler mean?

The surname Mohler means "One who grinds grain or operates a mill.". It is of German origin.

How common is the Mohler surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Mohler in the United States.

Are there Mohler soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 135 soldiers with the Mohler surname appear in Civil War records.

Mohler

Occupational

Meaning

One who grinds grain or operates a mill.

Etymology

Derived from the German 'Mühle' (mill) with the agent suffix '-er', similar to Moeller. This variant spelling reflects regional German pronunciation and orthographic differences.

About the Mohler Surname

A German occupational surname variant of Moeller indicating ancestral milling operations. The name is particularly common among Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in German-speaking regions, particularly in Pennsylvania Dutch communities and the United States.

Mohler Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Mohler Surname

John R. Mohler

Chief, Bureau of Animal Industry

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 13th century
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

135 soldiers with the Mohler surname found in Civil War records.

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