Explore the Family Name Fosler
The meaning of Fosler
Altered form of German Fossler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fosler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Fosler surname has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fosler ranked at 51,680, with 378 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 67,519 with only 292 counts, representing a 22.75% reduction. This shift also reflected a decrease in the proportion of individuals with the Fosler last name per 100,000 population from 0.14 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #67,519 | -30.65% |
| Count | 378 | 292 | -22.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fosler
The Decennial U.S. Census data also revealed variations in the ethnic identity associated with the Fosler surname. In both census years, most individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.35% in 2000 to 96.92% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.32% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. In contrast, the proportion of those identifying as Black decreased entirely from 1.32% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010. There were no changes for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups remaining at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 96.92% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 3.08% | 133.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.32% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |