Explore the Family Name Gussler
The meaning of Gussler
German (Güssler): variant of Giessler, itself a variant of Giesler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gussler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gussler marginally declined between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 59,293 in 2000 to 62,189 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.88%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname somewhat increased from 319 to 322 during the same period, which is a small growth of 0.94%. Simultaneously, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #62,189 | -4.88% |
| Count | 319 | 322 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gussler
Regarding ethnicity as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Gussler surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 94.98% in 2000 to 97.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 34.04% from 2.82% to 1.86%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 97.2% | 2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 1.86% | -34.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |