Explore the Family Name Fusselman
The meaning of Fusselman
Americanized form of German Fosselmann (see Fosselman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fusselman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fusselman has increased over time. In 2000, Fusselman ranked 41,522 in terms of popularity and rose to 37,735 by 2010, exhibiting an increase of approximately 9.12%. The count of individuals with this surname experienced a growth rate of 19.23%, increasing from 494 bearers in 2000 to 589 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Fusselman per 100,000 people also observed a slight increase of 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #37,735 | 9.12% |
| Count | 494 | 589 | 19.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fusselman
In terms of ethnic identity, Fusselman is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a minor decrease in the percentage of White identifiers from 95.55% in 2000 to 94.91% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with a rise of 17.82% and 34.65% respectively between 2000 and 2010. Moreover, the data showed that in 2010, some individuals with this surname identified with two or more races, which wasn't the case in 2000. No individuals with the surname Fusselman identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 94.91% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.72% | 34.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 1.19% | 17.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |