Explore the Family Name Gasner
The meaning of Gasner
German: variant of Gassner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gasner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gasner has seen a slight decrease in rank over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Although it dropped by 1.39 percent in rank from 47,308 to 47,966, the count of individuals with this surname showed a small increase of 4.5 percent, jumping from 422 to 441. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 individuals witnessed a dip of 6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #47,966 | -1.39% |
| Count | 422 | 441 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gasner
The ethnicity composition associated with the surname Gasner, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, remains predominantly White, accounting for 95.24 percent in 2010, showing an insignificant decrease from 95.50 percent in 2000. The Hispanic representation also saw a minor decline of 4.60 percent, going from 2.61 percent to 2.49 percent. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Black ethnicity in the 2010 data, accounting for 1.59 percent, which had been 0 percent in the 2000 census. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and unrepresented.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 95.24% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 2.49% | -4.6% |
| Black | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |