Explore the Family Name Chrysler
The meaning of Chrysler
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kreisler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chrysler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chrysler has experienced minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Chrysler dropped slightly from 20,284 in 2000 to 21,080 in 2010, a decrease of 3.92%. Yet, the count of individuals with this last name saw a small increase of 2.13%, growing from 1,220 in 2000 to 1,246 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.67%, shifting from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,284 | #21,080 | -3.92% |
| Count | 1,220 | 1,246 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chrysler
Regarding the ethnicity distribution of the surname Chrysler, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a slight shift over the decade. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White fell by 1.41% from 95.57% in 2000 to 94.22% in 2010, the group identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase of 79.14%, jumping from 1.39% to 2.49%. The Hispanic representation also increased by 33.09%, rising from 1.39% to 1.85%. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population showed a decline of 25.23%, reducing from 1.07% to 0.80%. Notably, there were no reported instances of the Chrysler surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic groups for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94.22% | -1.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.49% | 79.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.85% | 33.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 0.8% | -25.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |