Explore the Family Name Pusser
The meaning of Pusser
Probably an altered form of German Busser.
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How common is the last name Pusser in the United States?
The surname Pusser has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,172nd most common surname, with a count of 270 individuals. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 69,392nd, despite an increase in the number of people with the surname to 283. This suggests that while the absolute number of people named Pusser has grown, other surnames have proliferated at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #69,392 | -1.79% |
| Count | 270 | 283 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pusser
In terms of ethnic identity, the Pusser surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.15% of those with the Pusser surname identified as White, dropping to 95.76% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Pusser surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 95.76% | -2.44% |
| 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% |