Explore the Family Name Nesler
The meaning of Nesler
South German: variant of Nessler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nesler in the United States?
The surname Nesler, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nesler was ranked as the 28,489th most popular surname with a count of 788 individuals bearing the name, equivalent to a proportion of 0.29 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had risen to the 24,961st rank, a growth of 12.38%. The total count of individuals bearing the name also increased significantly by 26.4% to 996, equating to a proportion of 0.34 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #24,961 | 12.38% |
| Count | 788 | 996 | 26.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.34 | 17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nesler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nesler has largely remained consistent over a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2010, the majority of bearers are of White ethnicity at 95.68%, an insignificant decrease from 96.32% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic reduced slightly from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of Black individuals bearing the surname, registering a 1.31% representation in 2010, up from zero in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.63% to none within this timeframe. There is a negligible decrease in those associating themselves with two or more races from 1.14% to 1.10%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category recorded no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 95.68% | -0.66% |
| Black | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.2% | -14.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.1% | -3.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |