Explore the Family Name Nessler
The meaning of Nessler
German: 1. variant of Nestler. 2. topographic name from the field name In den Nesseln ‘in the nettles’ (from Middle High German nezzel ‘nettle’) + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. 3. occupational name for a weaver of (coarse) cotton fabric, from an agent derivative of Nessel ‘cotton’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Nessler in the United States?
The surname Nessler saw a slight decline in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 40,465 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to rank 43,077, representing a 6.45% decrease. Similarly, the census showed that the number of individuals with the Nessler surname decreased slightly from 509 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, marking a 1.38% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also reduced by 10.53% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #43,077 | -6.45% |
| Count | 509 | 502 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nessler
In terms of ethnic identity changes, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Nessler surname identified as White, though there was a small decrease from 96.27% in 2000 to 94.42% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanics with the Nessler surname saw a notable increase from 1.18% to 3.19%. Additionally, while Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not represented in 2000, by 2010 they each constituted 1.00% of people with the Nessler surname. The representation of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 0.98% in 2000 to zero in 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.42% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 3.19% | 170.34% |
| Black | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |