Explore the Family Name Chesler
The meaning of Chesler
Americanized form of Polish Cieśla (see Ciesla).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chesler in the United States?
The surname Chesler has seen changes in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Chesler ranked 30,120 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States; however, by 2010 it had dropped to rank 34,878. This signifies a negative change of 15.8 percent. Additionally, the count of people with the Chesler surname decreased by approximately 11.85 percent, from 734 in 2000 to 647 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 18.52 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #34,878 | -15.8% |
| Count | 734 | 647 | -11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chesler
The ethnic identity associated with the Chesler surname has shown variations according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. It was predominantly identified as White, which dropped slightly from 96.59 percent in 2000 to 94.13 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.63 percent to 3.09 percent. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also increased, from 0.68 percent to 0.93 percent and 1.39 percent respectively. The proportions identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained consistent at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.13% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 3.09% | 89.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.39% | 104.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.93% | 36.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |