Explore the Family Name Kusler
The meaning of Kusler
Altered form of North German Kuseler or Küseler, a nickname for an agile, restless person, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German kuselen ‘to spin (like a top)’.
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How common is the last name Kusler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kusler experienced slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kusler was ranked 44,103 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 45,253, marking a decrease of 2.61%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of people with the Kusler surname actually increased from 460 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, an increase of 2.83%. However, in relation to the overall population, the proportion of individuals with the Kusler surname per 100k decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #45,253 | -2.61% |
| Count | 460 | 473 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusler
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for individuals bearing the Kusler surname. In 2000, nearly all (98.04%) identified as White, but by 2010, that figure dropped slightly to 93.45%. The decade also saw the emergence of some diversity among those with the Kusler surname. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races in 2000, by 2010, these groups represented 1.27% and 3.17% respectively. Similarly, the Hispanic representation went from zero in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. There were still no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Kusler surname group in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 93.45% | -4.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |