Explore the Family Name Bossler
The meaning of Bossler
1. German: nickname for someone who liked bowling (Middle High German bōzen) or an occupational name for a metal worker (Middle German bōzen, bōzeln ‘to pound, to beat’). 2. South German (Württemberg): occupational name for an odd-job man, from bosseln ‘to putter around’.
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How common is the last name Bossler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bossler has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bossler was ranked 35,445 in terms of its prevalence, but by 2010 it had fallen to 37,646, representing a decrease of 6.21%. The number of people carrying this surname also dipped during this time period, falling from 601 to 591, a reduction of 1.66%. However, when considering this in proportion to the total population, the change is more notable, with a drop of 9.09 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #37,646 | -6.21% |
| Count | 601 | 591 | -1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bossler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bossler has experienced some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest share of Bossler individuals identified as White, increasing slightly from 95.01% in 2000 to 96.11% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 2.16% to 2.54%, a growth of 17.59%. There was a significant decrease in those who identified with two or more races, dropping from 1.33% to 0.85%, a decrease of 36.09%. The census reported no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities bearing the Bossler surname in either year. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname fell from 1.33% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 96.11% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.54% | 17.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0.85% | -36.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |