Explore the Family Name Reisler
The meaning of Reisler
1. German: occupational name from Middle High German reiseler ‘carter, carrier’. 2. Altered form of German Reissler, a variant of Reitzel 2. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Reis 4 + the agent suffix -ler. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt. Jewish Gerson.
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How common is the last name Reisler in the United States?
The surname Reisler saw a decline in prevalence according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th most common, but by 2010 it had fallen to 86,314th, a decrease of approximately 29.45%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Reisler name also dropped from 277 in 2000 to 216 in 2010, representing a reduction of 22.02%. The proportion of people named Reisler per 100,000 also declined by 30% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #86,314 | -29.45% |
| Count | 277 | 216 | -22.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reisler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that the majority of individuals with the Reisler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, this percentage slightly decreased from 95.67% to 92.13%. There was a small percentage (2.53%) who identified as having two or more races in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Lastly, a new ethnic identity appeared in the 2010 census data, with 2.78% identifying as Hispanic, which was not reported in 2000. No Reislers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 92.13% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |