Explore the Family Name Hensler
The meaning of Hensler
German: from a derivative of the personal name Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hensler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hensler has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,036 in terms of prevalence but rose to 12,616 in 2010, marking a 3.22% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,156 in 2000 to 2,453 in 2010, indicating a 13.78% jump. The proportion of individuals named Hensler per 100,000 people also increased marginally by 3.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,036 | #12,616 | 3.22% |
| Count | 2,156 | 2,453 | 13.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.83 | 3.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hensler
According to the ethnicity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the Hensler surname experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Henslers were identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.34% to 94.94%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 33.33%, while the proportion of Black individuals more than doubled, albeit from a small base of 0.23% to 0.45%. The share of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives showed minor decreases and increases respectively. Interestingly, there was a considerable increase of 87.84% in Henslers who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.94% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.04% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.39% | 87.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.73% | -7.59% |
| Black | 0.23% | 0.45% | 95.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.45% | 21.62% |