Explore the Family Name Kossler
The meaning of Kossler
German: 1. (Kössler): variant of Kessler. 2. habitational name for someone from Koslar near Jülich.
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How common is the last name Kossler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Kossler" saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 70,906, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 71,478, representing a small decrease of 0.81%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased during the same period, from 257 to 273 people (a growth of 6.23%). Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Kossler per 100,000 decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #71,478 | -0.81% |
| Count | 257 | 273 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kossler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Kossler population between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, making up 93.77% in 2000 and 91.94% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 1.95%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a decrease, falling from 3.5% to 2.2%. Interestingly, there was a substantial increase in the percentage of Kosslers identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 2.33% to 4.76%, an increase of over 104%. No Kosslers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 91.94% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 4.76% | 104.29% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% | 2.2% | -37.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |