Explore the Family Name Bessler
The meaning of Bessler
German: 1. variant of Besler. 2. occupational name for someone who does odd jobs or a tinkerer, hobby worker (modern German Bastler), of uncertain origin.
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How common is the last name Bessler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bessler has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,804 in terms of commonality but jumped to 20,871 by 2010, which is a 4.28% increase. The number of individuals carrying the Bessler surname also increased from 1,112 in 2000 to 1,263 in 2010, marking a 13.58% growth. The proportion of Besslers per 100,000 people also saw a slight uptick of 4.88% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,804 | #20,871 | 4.28% |
| Count | 1,112 | 1,263 | 13.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.43 | 4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bessler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of the Besslers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 2.49% in this category over the decade. The percentage of Besslers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 40% during the same period, while those identifying with two or more races nearly doubled, increasing by 90.74%. The number of Besslers identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant rise of 92.36%. A small portion of Besslers began identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native in 2010, categories which were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 94.7% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.77% | 92.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 1.03% | 90.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.63% | 40% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |