Explore the Family Name Mosler
The meaning of Mosler
German: topographic name for someone who lived by the Mosel river (see Mosel). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Dieter, Gerhard, Heinz, Ingeborg.
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How common is the last name Mosler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mosler has seen a significant drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mosler ranked at 58,130 in popularity, with 327 individuals carrying that name. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 79,598, with only 239 individuals identified as Moslers - a decline of nearly 27 percent. The proportion of Moslers per 100,000 people also decreased by around 33 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #79,598 | -36.93% |
| Count | 327 | 239 | -26.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosler
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the Mosler surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals who identify as White made up the majority of Moslers both years, although their percentage dropped slightly from about 93 percent to roughly 91 percent. Those identifying as Black or two or more races saw increases, with the percentage of Black Moslers nearly doubling to 2.93 percent and those of mixed ethnicity rising by over 21 percent. There was also a slight increase in Hispanic Moslers, while the numbers of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native Moslers remained steady at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.97% | 90.79% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 3.35% | 21.82% |
| Black | 1.53% | 2.93% | 91.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.51% | 17.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |