Explore the Family Name Messerli
The meaning of Messerli
Swiss German: from a diminutive of Messer ‘knife (maker)’. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Messerli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Messerli" slipped in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Messerli was ranked 50,366 in popularity, with a count of 390 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 54,637 and the count decreased slightly to 377 individuals, marking a 3.33% decrease in the count over the decade. The proportion of people with the surname Messerli per 100k also saw a dip, falling by 7.14%, further emphasizing its decreasing popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #54,637 | -8.48% |
| Count | 390 | 377 | -3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Messerli
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Messerli is predominantly associated with white individuals, with the percentage increasing slightly from 95.90% in 2000 to 96.29% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, the surname also appeared among individuals of two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. On the other hand, the surname lost its association with Hispanic ethnicity entirely in 2010, down from a small percentage (2.05%) in 2000. The surname Messerli did not appear among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 96.29% | 0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |