Explore the Family Name Crisler
The meaning of Crisler
Americanized form of German Kreisler or Griessler, a topographic name for someone who lived or farmed in an area of sand (see Gries), or (in the south) an occupational name for a grocer, from Middle High German griezmel ‘milled grain’ (from griez ‘sand, gravel’).
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How common is the last name Crisler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Crisler has seen a slight decline in popularity over the last decade. The ranking of the surname Crisler dipped from 14,115 in 2000 to 14,881 in 2010, marking a 5.43% decrease. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Crisler name increased by 1.64% from 1,956 to 1,988. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 8.22% from 0.73 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,115 | #14,881 | -5.43% |
| Count | 1,956 | 1,988 | 1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.67 | -8.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crisler
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Crisler surname. In 2000, a significant majority of individuals with this surname were White (83.28%), followed by Black (13.45%). By 2010, while the White and Black proportions remained highest, they had decreased to 80.89% and increased to 15.14% respectively. Two or more races saw an increase of 10.16%. The Hispanic representation increased considerably by 96.55%, although it was still a small portion of the total at 1.71%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both experienced decreases, with a 28.57% drop for Asian/Pacific Islander and a 19.64% drop for American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.28% | 80.89% | -2.87% |
| Black | 13.45% | 15.14% | 12.57% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.71% | 96.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.41% | 10.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.45% | -19.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.4% | -28.57% |