How common is the Stabler surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Stabler in the United States.

Are there Stabler soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 68 soldiers with the Stabler surname appear in Civil War records.

Stabler

Q: What does the surname Stabler mean?

The surname Stabler means "One who works in or manages a stable; a groom or stableman.". It is of English or German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who works in or manages a stable; a groom or stableman.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English and Middle English word 'stable' combined with the occupational suffix '-er' or German '-ler'. The name indicates someone employed in the care of horses.

About the Stabler Surname

An occupational surname indicating someone who worked with horses or managed a stable. Such names were common in medieval times when horses were essential to daily life.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England, German-speaking regions, and among English and German diaspora communities.

Stabler Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Stabler Surname

J.H. Stabler

Chief

Quick Facts

Origin: English or German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

68 soldiers with the Stabler surname found in Civil War records.

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