Explore the Family Name Bassler
The meaning of Bassler
German (also Bässler): variant of Basler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bassler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bassler has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. The data shows that in 2000, it was ranked as the 16,400th most common surname and rose to the 16,261st position in 2010, reflecting a 0.85 percent change. The number of people bearing this family name also grew from 1,616 in 2000 to 1,774 in 2010, marking a nearly 10 percent increase. Despite this, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.6 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,400 | #16,261 | 0.85% |
| Count | 1,616 | 1,774 | 9.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bassler
The ethnic identity associated with the Bassler surname has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While those identifying as White decreased by 3.37 percent, there were notable increases in other groups. Although no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, there was a small emergence in these categories by 2010 with 0.56 percent and 0.28 percent respectively. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant rise from 0.93 percent to 2.09 percent. Furthermore, Hispanic representation went up by 77.94 percent, while Black representation increased by 174.42 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 93.46% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.42% | 77.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 2.09% | 124.73% |
| Black | 0.43% | 1.18% | 174.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |