Explore the Family Name Cansler
The meaning of Cansler
Altered form of German Kanzler ‘chancellor’, or possibly of the English cognate Chancellor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cansler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Cansler" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,764th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 15,355th position, marking a 4% decline. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,845 to 1,910 during the same period, showing a growth of approximately 3.52%. However, when factoring in population growth, the proportion of individuals named Cansler per 100,000 people actually dipped by 4.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,764 | #15,355 | -4% |
| Count | 1,845 | 1,910 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.65 | -4.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cansler
Looking at the ethnic identity tied to the surname "Cansler", data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts over the decade. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, although this percentage declined slightly from 81.46% in 2000 to 78.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase among those identifying as Black (from 14.74% to 16.86%) and Hispanic (from 1.84% to 2.15%). There was a small decrease in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races from 1.73% to 1.62%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.46% | 78.53% | -3.6% |
| Black | 14.74% | 16.86% | 14.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.15% | 16.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.62% | -6.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |