UK surname
A surname derived from the German word "Scholer," meaning a student or scholar.
In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Scholer surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 11, ranked #37,501, down from #32,243 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bury, Radcliffe and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Scholer is 283 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10.0%.
1881 census count
10
Ranked #32,243
Modern count
11
2016, ranked #37,501
Peak year
1861
283 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Scholer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Scholer surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 85 | #18,940 |
| 1861 | historical | 283 | #8,866 |
| 1881 | historical | 10 | #32,243 |
| 1891 | historical | 141 | #19,108 |
| 1901 | historical | 40 | #29,678 |
| 1911 | historical | 42 | #28,691 |
| 1997 | modern | 10 | #37,060 |
| 1998 | modern | 11 | #36,908 |
| 1999 | modern | 9 | #37,217 |
| 2000 | modern | 10 | #37,001 |
| 2001 | modern | 10 | #36,852 |
| 2002 | modern | 10 | #36,902 |
| 2003 | modern | 10 | #36,964 |
| 2004 | modern | 9 | #37,213 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 6 | #37,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 8 | #37,572 |
| 2008 | modern | 9 | #37,473 |
| 2009 | modern | 10 | #37,446 |
| 2010 | modern | 10 | #37,517 |
| 2011 | modern | 9 | #37,598 |
| 2012 | modern | 10 | #37,509 |
| 2013 | modern | 9 | #37,653 |
| 2014 | modern | 9 | #37,679 |
| 2015 | modern | 10 | #37,563 |
| 2016 | modern | 11 | #37,501 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bury, Radcliffe, St Leonard Shoreditch, Leeds and Blackburn. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bury | Lancashire |
| 2 | Radcliffe | Lancashire |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | Leeds | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Blackburn | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Scholer surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Scholer, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Scholer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Scholer household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Scholer is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Scholer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Scholer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname SCHOLER has its origins in the German language. It is derived from the Middle High German word "scholaere," which means "scholar" or "student." The name likely originated in the medieval period, when education and learning were highly valued pursuits.
The earliest known bearers of the SCHOLER surname hailed from various regions of present-day Germany, particularly in areas where scholastic institutions and centers of learning were established. The name may have been initially adopted as a descriptive occupational surname, referring to individuals who were engaged in academic or scholarly pursuits.
Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals with variations of the SCHOLER surname, such as Scholer, Schollere, and Scholerus. These early records include references to notable figures like Johannes Scholer, a renowned teacher and scholar from Nuremberg, who lived in the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, the SCHOLER surname gained prominence through the work of Johann Scholer, a German theologian and Protestant reformer born in 1499. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement.
The SCHOLER surname can also be traced back to various place names in Germany, such as Scholer, a village in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. This suggests that some bearers of the name may have adopted it based on their place of origin or residence.
Other notable individuals with the SCHOLER surname throughout history include:
1. Friedrich Scholer (1810-1868), a German philologist and classical scholar known for his work on ancient Greek literature. 2. August Scholer (1819-1891), a German-American Lutheran minister and educator who served as the first president of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. 3. Max Scholer (1882-1953), a German-American engineer and inventor who contributed significantly to the development of early television technology. 4. Heinz Scholer (1918-1993), a German film director and screenwriter known for his work in the post-war era of German cinema. 5. Ferdinand Scholer (1892-1967), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin during the Weimar Republic period.
The SCHOLER surname has endured throughout the centuries, carrying with it a legacy of scholarship, education, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the rich cultural and academic heritage of its origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Scholer surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Angus leads with 2 Scholers recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.20x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chorlton On Medlock in Lancashire leads with 2 Scholers recorded in 1881 and an index of 109.29x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton On Medlock | 2 | 109.29x |
| Lewisham | 2 | 112.99x |
| Liff Benvie | 2 | 145.99x |
| Camborne | 1 | 222.22x |
| Manningham | 1 | 84.03x |
| St George In East | 1 | 151.52x |
| Tranmere | 1 | 126.58x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Scholer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Scholer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Scholer households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 3 |
| General Labourer | 2 |
| Dry Soap Maker | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Scholer surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 11 in 2016. That gives Scholer a modern rank of #37,501.
A surname derived from the German word "Scholer," meaning a student or scholar.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Scholer bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.