Nadler

Nadler is a surname of German origin that is common among Ashkenazi Jewish families. It is generally understood as an occupational name related to needle-making, deriving from the German word for needle, Nadel. The name has been carried by individuals in various fields, particularly in the United States.

Notable people with the surname include Jerrold Nadler (born 1947), an American lawyer and Democratic politician who has represented New York in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1992. Nadler served as chair of the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump in 2019–2020, playing a central role in the committee’s hearings and the formulation of impeachment articles.