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Early Origins of the Nadler family

The surname Nadler was first found in Bohemia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Cunrad Nadler of Eger, Bohemia, in 1320, and Wenczel Nodler of Olmuetz, Moravia, in 1384. Over time, various suffixes were attached to the name among various branches of the family, thus the name "Nadelcziher" appears in chronicles of the Bohemian town Iglau in 1396. The Silesian variation "Noldner" first appears in chronicles of Liegnitz in 1566, which speak of a Thomas e. Noldner.

Early History of the Nadler family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nadler research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1537 and 1628 are included under the topic Early Nadler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Nadler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nader, Nadel, Nadler, Naeder, Naedele, Naedler, Naedeler, Neder, Nedel, Naedel, Nedele, Nadere, Nadele, Naedere, Nedere, Nade, Nadl, Nadle, Naedl, Nadlere, Naede, Nede, Noldner (Silesia), Noeldner (Silesia), Noellner (Silesia), Nedler, Nedeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Nadler family

During this early period, notable bearers of the name Nadler included

  • members of the Nadler von Dorndorf family, known as Lords of Dorndorf, who raised into the nobility in reward for their loyalty and outstanding accomplishments

Nadler Ranking

In the United States, the name Nadler is the 9,658th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


Nadler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Nadler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Wilhelm Nadler, who settled in Philadelphia in 1769
Nadler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Franz Jak Nadler, aged 47, who landed in Brazil in 1830 2
  • Joseph Nadler, who landed in New York in 1850 2
  • Veronica Nadler, who landed in New York in 1850 2
  • Friedrich Nadler, who arrived in Brazil in 1855 2
  • Valentine Nadler, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1875 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Nadler (post 1700) +

  • Marissa Nadler (b. 1981), American musician and recording artist
  • Jerrold Nadler (b. 1947), American politician in US House of Representatives
  • Joseph Nadler, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 1956, 1960
  • Jerrold Lewis Nadler (b. 1947), American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York State Assembly, 1977-92 (69th District 1977-82, 67th District 1983-92); U.S. Representative from New York 8th District, 1992-
  • Joseph Rexwood Nadler, American mechanical engineering company executive, Virginia
  • Harvey Nadler, professor at New York University


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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