Explore the Family Name Keslar
The meaning of Keslar
Altered form of German or Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kessler or Kesler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keslar in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keslar has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Keslar ranked 33,471st in terms of surname popularity and dropped to 36,246th by 2010, an overall decrease of 8.29%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Keslar surname also decreased from 643 in 2000 to 618 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 3.89%. The proportion of Keslars per 100,000 people also experienced a 12.5% decrease during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #36,246 | -8.29% |
| Count | 643 | 618 | -3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keslar
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Keslar surname identify as White, at 97.57% in 2010, a minor decrease from 97.98% in 2000. Interestingly, there was no recorded Hispanic representation among those with the Keslar surname in 2000, but by 2010, 1.62% identified as Hispanic. There were no changes observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with percentages remaining at zero for both census years. It should be noted that the category of "Two or more races" saw a complete drop from 1.09% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 97.57% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |