Explore the Family Name Kensler
The meaning of Kensler
Americanized form of German Kenzler, from Middle High German kenzeler, kanzelære ‘chancellor’, hence an occupational name for a chancellor (of a law office) or, more likely, a nickname for someone in his service.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kensler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kensler saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 55,237 to 58,042, marking a decrease of 5.08%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased marginally from 348 to 350, indicating a growth rate of 0.57%. Despite this increase in raw numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,042 | -5.08% |
| Count | 348 | 350 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kensler
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for the surname Kensler. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, with a small increase from 90.80% in 2000 to 91.14% in 2010. A drop was noted amongst those identifying as Black, from 3.74% to 3.14%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 4.89% to 1.71%. In 2010, there were also individuals who identified with two or more races, accounting for 3.14%. No individuals with the surname Kensler identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 91.14% | 0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Black | 3.74% | 3.14% | -16.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.89% | 1.71% | -65.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |