Explore the Family Name Berstler
The meaning of Berstler
German: probably a variant of Brest with agent derivative -ler indicating activity.
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How common is the last name Berstler in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Berstler has increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 69,201 in the United States and by 2010, it had risen to 61,436. This represents an increase in rank of 11.22%. The number of people carrying the Berstler surname also saw significant growth during this period, with the count rising from 265 people in 2000 to 327 in 2010, a rise of 23.4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #61,436 | 11.22% |
| Count | 265 | 327 | 23.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berstler
The ethnicity associated with the Berstler surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.49% of the individuals with this surname identified as White. However, there was a slight shift in 2010 with the percentage dropping to 95.41%, indicating a small but notable diversification in the ethnic identities linked to this surname. While there was no report of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the census data from 2010 shows that 2.75% of individuals with the Berstler surname identified as Hispanic. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 95.41% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |