Explore the Family Name Kassler
The meaning of Kassler
German: habitational name for someone from Kassel (see Kassel). Compare Casler and Cassler.
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How common is the last name Kassler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kassler has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385 and held a count of 289 individuals with this surname. This gave a proportion of 0.11 Kassler per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 68,770, with the count marginally dropping to 286, and the proportion per 100k fell to 0.1. The overall change indicates a reduction in popularity by -6.81 in rank and -1.04 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #68,770 | -6.81% |
| Count | 289 | 286 | -1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kassler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kassler surname identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 94.46% in 2000 to 95.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation amongst those with the surname has decreased from 3.81% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 95.45% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.81% | 2.45% | -35.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |