Explore the Family Name Distler
The meaning of Distler
German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived in a place where thistles grew, from German Distel ‘thistle’ (see Distel) + -er, suffix denoting an inhabitant; alternatively, an occupational name for a cutter of the weed. 2. in some cases in the north an occupational name for a wainwright or hauler, from Middle Low German dissel ‘shaft (of a wagon)’.
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How common is the last name Distler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Distler has decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped significantly by 59.28%, moving from 20,087 in 2000 to 31,994 in 2010. This is reflected in the count of individuals with the Distler surname, which declined from 1,235 in 2000 to 721 in 2010, a drop of 41.62%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Distler per 100,000 fell by 47.83% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,087 | #31,994 | -59.28% |
| Count | 1,235 | 721 | -41.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.24 | -47.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Distler
The Distler surname's ethnic identity profile also underwent shifts during the decade between the 2000 and 2010 censuses. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing this surname rose by 49.23%. There was also a significant increase in the share of people identifying as two or more races, which ballooned by 126.53%. The proportion of white individuals with the surname Distler slightly dipped by 2.14%, while the Hispanic representation nearly doubled, growing by 96.46%. No change was noted among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Distler surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 95.56% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.22% | 96.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 1.11% | 126.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.97% | 49.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |