Explore the Family Name Gesler
The meaning of Gesler
Probably an altered form of German Gessler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gesler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gesler has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Gesler was ranked as the 62,961st most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 67,318th position, indicating a decrease of 6.92%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 297 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, a change of -1.35%. The proportion of people named Gesler per 100k also declined by -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #67,318 | -6.92% |
| Count | 297 | 293 | -1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gesler
The Ethinicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of people with the surname Gesler identify ethnically as White. In 2000, 98.99% of Gesslers identified as White and this number decreased slightly to 97.27% in 2010, a change of -1.74%. No Geslers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were also no reported instances of Geslers identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 97.27% | -1.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |