Explore the Family Name Bussler
The meaning of Bussler
German: from Middle High German bōzeln ‘to knock or beat’ or later ‘to tinker’, hence a nickname for someone who did minor jobs or puttered around.
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How common is the last name Bussler in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Bussler, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 56,246 but fell to 67,318 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 19.68%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by roughly 13.82%, from 340 individuals in 2000 to 293 in 2010. The proportion of Busslers per 100,000 people also dipped by about 23.08% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #67,318 | -19.68% |
| Count | 340 | 293 | -13.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bussler
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Bussler identify as White. This group saw an increase from 94.12% in 2000 to 97.27% in 2010. However, it's worth noting that the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was at 2.35% in 2000, dropped to zero in 2010. Additionally, while there was a small proportion (1.47%) that identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, this category also dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 97.27% | 3.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |