Explore the Family Name Fansler
The meaning of Fansler
German: nickname for a rogue or joker, entertainer (at medieval fairs), from Middle High German vanz of the above meaning (possibly cognate with Latin (in)fans), or, alternatively, from an altered form of Austrian Pfanzler, an occupational name for a baker of Pfan(n)zelten, a kind of (yeast)donut.
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How common is the last name Fansler in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fansler fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fansler was ranked as the 14,912th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 15,477th position, marking a decrease in popularity of 3.79%. However, the actual number of individuals with the Fansler surname increased from 1,821 in 2000 to 1,892 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.9%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by a slight 5.88% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,912 | #15,477 | -3.79% |
| Count | 1,821 | 1,892 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.64 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fansler
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Fansler surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals identifying as Fanslers are White, although this percentage declined slightly from 96.43% to 94.03%. There were no Fanslers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, the census did show an increase in Fanslers who identify as having two or more races—from 0.71% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010—and those identifying as Hispanic—from 1.48% to 1.90%. A slightly higher proportion of Fanslers also identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 compared to 2000, with an increase from 0.66% to 0.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 94.03% | -2.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 2.01% | 183.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.9% | 28.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.95% | 43.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |