Explore the Family Name Messler
The meaning of Messler
German: habitational name for someone from Messel near Darmstadt.
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How common is the last name Messler in the United States?
The surname Messler, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, was ranked as the 42,289th most popular name in 2000 and dropped slightly to the 47,356th spot by 2010. This represents a decrease in popularity of about 11.98%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined from 483 in 2000 to 448 in 2010, reflecting a decline of approximately 7.25%. Its proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 16.67% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #47,356 | -11.98% |
| Count | 483 | 448 | -7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Messler
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Messler is predominantly White, comprising 97.10% of Messlers in 2000 and 96.21% in 2010. There's a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. Interestingly, while there was no representation of the Hispanic ethnicity among Messlers in 2000, by 2010, they made up 2.01% of the population with this surname. Conversely, those identifying as Black went from making up 1.04% of Messlers in 2000 to none in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with the surname Messler across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.21% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |