Explore the Family Name Kreisler
The meaning of Kreisler
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): derivative of Kreisel, with the agent suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chana, Dorit, Myer. German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kreisler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kreisler has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,240th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 47,107th position. This represents a change of -1.88%. However, the count, or total instances of this surname, actually increased during this period from 434 to 451, an increase of 3.92%. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname Kreisler per 100,000 decreased by -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,107 | -1.88% |
| Count | 434 | 451 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreisler
In terms of ethnicity, the Kreisler surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.24% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that declined slightly to 95.34% in 2010. Over the same time span, there were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races. However, the data shows a small increase in Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.11% and 2.22% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.34% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |