Explore the Family Name Bandler
The meaning of Bandler
German: occupational name for a maker of band (for vessels) or ribbon or lace, from an agent derivative of Middle High German bandel, a diminutive of bant ‘band’ (see Band).
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How common is the last name Bandler in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Bandler' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 88,083 and by 2010, it had fallen to 96,799, marking a change of -9.9. The count of people with this surname also saw a downturn from 196 in 2000 to 188 in 2010, a percentage drop of -4.08. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -14.29, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #96,799 | -9.9% |
| Count | 196 | 188 | -4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bandler
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the 'Bandler' surname identified as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, falling from 98.98% in 2000 to 97.87% in 2010, marking a change of -1.12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.98% | 97.87% | -1.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |