Explore the Family Name Cressler
The meaning of Cressler
Americanized form of German Kressler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cressler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Cressler" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. It fell from rank 47,735 to 59,603, a change of -24.86%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 417 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, marking an -18.71% change. The proportion per 100k people bearing the surname "Cressler" also dropped by -26.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #59,603 | -24.86% |
| Count | 417 | 339 | -18.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cressler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname "Cressler" identified as White (95.92%), while a small percentage identified as Hispanic (1.92%) and an even smaller group reported being of Two or more races (1.20%). By 2010, the proportion of those identifying as White had slightly decreased to 94.40%, whereas the Hispanic representation increased by 53.65%. Interestingly, the 2010 census recorded a 1.47% of Cresslers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.4% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.95% | 53.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |