Explore the Family Name Baessler
The meaning of Baessler
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Basel in Switzerland (see Besler), or from any of various places called Basse or Bassen in northern Germany. 2. alternatively, perhaps from a derivative of Middle Low German baseln ‘to act in a confused manner’, hence a nickname for someone who was absent-minded or forgetful. Some characteristic forenames: German Gottfried, Kurt, Urs, Volker.
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How common is the last name Baessler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baessler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Baessler was ranked 81,700th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 82,044th, marking a 0.42% drop. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 215 to 230 during this span, indicating a growth rate of nearly 7%. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #82,044 | -0.42% |
| Count | 215 | 230 | 6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baessler
The ethnicity associated with the Baessler surname also shifted slightly over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, virtually all (99.07%) of those carrying this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped to 95.22%, while those identifying as having two or more races rose from zero to 3.48%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 95.22% | -3.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |