Explore the Family Name Fassler
The meaning of Fassler
German (also Fässler): occupational name for a cooper, from Middle High German vaz, vezzel ‘keg’ (a diminutive of vaz ‘barrel’) + the agent suffix -er.
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How common is the last name Fassler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fassler has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,821st most popular surname, but by 2010, it moved up to the 27,732nd place, marking a subtle growth of 0.32%. The count of people carrying this surname also rose by 6.64%, from 813 in 2000 to 867 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 slightly dropped by 3.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,821 | #27,732 | 0.32% |
| Count | 813 | 867 | 6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fassler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fassler underwent some changes, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.06%). However, by 2010, this figure had decreased by 3.47% to 92.73%. Meanwhile, the number of Fasslers identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 191.06%, rising from 1.23% in 2000 to 3.58% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander community also experienced a 6.12% rise in the use of the Fassler surname. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased from zero in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. The Black community and the American Indian and Alaskan Native community, however, did not report any change during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 92.73% | -3.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 3.58% | 191.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.04% | 6.12% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |