Explore the Family Name Beisler
The meaning of Beisler
South German: possibly a variant of Besler, or from Beisel ‘small inn’, an Austrian word from Yiddish and thieves’ cant bajis ‘house’, hence an occupational name for an innkeeper.
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How common is the last name Beisler in the United States?
Based on the information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beisler has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 68,782 in terms of popularity and dropped to 78,567 by 2010, representing a change of -14.23 percent. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased during this period, with a count of 267 in 2000 declining to 243 in 2010, indicating an 8.99 percent decrease. The proportion of Beislers per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #78,567 | -14.23% |
| Count | 267 | 243 | -8.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beisler
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's evident that the majority of those carrying the Beisler surname identify as white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96 percent of Beislers identified as part of this ethnic identity, showing a minimal increase of 0.08 percent over the decade. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, there was a slight emergence of Beislers identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.06 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 96.71% | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |