Explore the Family Name Resser
The meaning of Resser
Americanized form of an unidentified German surname, most probably Rösser (see Roesser) or Riesser (see Rieser 4).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Resser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Resser saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,700th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 89,069th place—a drop of 9.02%. During the same period, the count of people with the surname also declined from 215 to 208, signifying a drop of 3.26%. The proportion of people named Resser per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.08 to 0.07, marking a 12.5% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #89,069 | -9.02% |
| Count | 215 | 208 | -3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Resser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Resser remained predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.67% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.63% by 2010. No significant changes were observed amongst other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native—these categories either remained constant or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 96.63% | -1.06% |
| 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% |