Explore the Family Name Meisler
The meaning of Meisler
1. German: variant of Meissler, an occupational name for someone who used a chisel in his work, from Middle High German meizel ‘chisel’ + the agent suffix -er, or a nickname for a philanderer, from the same word in the sense ‘penis’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Meisel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore.
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How common is the last name Meisler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meisler experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 56,687, while by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 67,126; this represents an overall decline of 18.42%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Meisler also declined from 337 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, a decrease of 12.76%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Meisler per 100k population fell by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #67,126 | -18.42% |
| Count | 337 | 294 | -12.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meisler
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was very little change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Meisler identify as White, with this group constituting 98.22% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 97.62% in 2010. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 97.62% | -0.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |