Explore the Family Name Gassler
The meaning of Gassler
German (Gässler): topographic name for someone who lived in a side street, from a noun derivative of gazze (see Gass). Some characteristic forenames: German Gottfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gassler in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gassler saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 66,073rd but dropped to 76,275th by 2010, reflecting a 15.44% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 280 to 252, indicating a 10% reduction. The proportion of people named Gassler per 100,000 also followed a similar trend, dipping from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #76,275 | -15.44% |
| Count | 280 | 252 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gassler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gassler has seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (93.93%), however, by 2010 that percentage had slightly decreased to 90.87%. There was also a noticeable increase in the proportion of people identifying as Hispanic, from 1.79% in 2000 to 3.97% in 2010, marking a 121.79% change. The proportion of people with the Gassler surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. Furthermore, there was a slight rise in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, going from 2.14% to 2.38%. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 90.87% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.97% | 121.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 2.38% | 11.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |