Explore the Family Name Nistler
The meaning of Nistler
German: possibly a variant of Nestler. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Florian, Kurt, Reinhart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nistler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nistler shifted considerably between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Nistler name ranked 32,652 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 41,426 – a decline of approximately 26.87%. Similarly, instances of this surname decreased from 663 counts in 2000 to just 525 in 2010, indicating a 20.81% decrease in usage. The proportion of Nistlers per 100,000 people also experienced a drop of 28%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #41,426 | -26.87% |
| Count | 663 | 525 | -20.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.18 | -28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nistler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nistler remained overwhelmingly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census records. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Nistler surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The percentage of White individuals with the Nistler surname saw a minor decrease of 0.35%, moving from 98.64% in 2000 to 98.29% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 98.29% | -0.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |