Explore the Family Name Gusler
The meaning of Gusler
Americanized form of German Gossler or Gosler: habitational name from Goslar in the Harz Mountains.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gusler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gusler has seen a mild shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, Gusler was ranked 31271 and this dipped slightly to 31453 by 2010, indicating a decline of about 0.58%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 701 in 2000 to 736 in 2010, representing an increase of nearly 5%. However, the proportion per 100k people saw a decrease of 3.85%, shifting from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #31,453 | -0.58% |
| Count | 701 | 736 | 4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gusler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Gusler identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though this percentage dropped slightly from 97.29% to 95.38%. The proportion identifying as having two or more races increased by approximately 24%, rising from 1.43% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. There was no recorded change among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, new entries in the Hispanic and Black categories were observed in 2010, with these groups making up 1.49% and 0.82% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 95.38% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.77% | 23.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |