Wampler
A surname most likely of German origin, probably built from a personal name or occupational nickname rather than a place name.
The #5,482 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 48,660 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Wampler is generally treated as a German surname, but its exact source is not firmly settled in standard reference works. It is likely to be an altered form of a German family name built from a personal name or a nickname, with the ending -er suggesting someone associated with a person, place, or activity. The first element is uncertain, so the literal meaning cannot be stated with confidence.
History
The surname is found mainly in North America, especially among families of German-speaking ancestry. Like many immigrant surnames, it may have shifted in spelling after arrival in English-speaking countries. Because the name is relatively uncommon, its early documentary history is less well established than that of major German surnames.
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Fun fact
Wampler is uncommon enough that small spelling changes in historical records may represent the same family line.