Explore the Family Name Postler
The meaning of Postler
German: 1. variant of Postel 2, 3. 2. habitational name for someone from Postel near Militsch in Silesia. 3. occupational or status name for a helper or lowly servant (of a miller or baker, in Franconia), from Middle High German bōʒe. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Postler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Postler demonstrated mild fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659th, before slightly declining to the 75,799th position in 2010, marking a 2.91% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the name Postler increased from 245 to 254 during the same period, indicating a 3.67% growth rate. The proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #75,799 | -2.91% |
| Count | 245 | 254 | 3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Postler
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Postler, census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly affiliated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly 99 percent of individuals carrying the surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 98.78% to 98.82%. There were no recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. Those identifying as having two or more races also remained at zero. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census and any changes represent shifts within this ten-year interval.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 98.82% | 0.04% |
| 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% |