Explore the Family Name Neisler
The meaning of Neisler
1. German: nickname for someone who was finicky with food, inept in his work, or tentative in speech, from Middle High German niusen ‘to probe, try out’. 2. Altered form of Kneisler, a nickname from Middle High German knūz ‘cheeky, irritable’.
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How common is the last name Neisler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Neisler' has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,743 in popularity but dropped to 42,030 by 2010, equating to a 28.36% drop. The count of persons with this last name also decreased from 661 in 2000 to 517 in 2010, a reduction of 21.79%. Consequently, its proportion per 100k population fell from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, reflecting an overall decline in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #42,030 | -28.36% |
| Count | 661 | 517 | -21.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.18 | -28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neisler
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Neisler surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.43% in 2000 to 96.13% in 2010. Hispanic representation remained nearly stable, with a minor decrease from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, some people with the Neisler surname began identifying with two or more races, which had not been recorded in the previous census. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 96.13% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.35% | -0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |