Explore the Family Name Risler
The meaning of Risler
1. South German and Swiss German: topographic name, a variant of Ris 1. 2. German: probably a variant of Riessler, a habitational name for someone from a place called Riesel near Höxter. 3. Americanized form of Swiss German Reisler or German Rissler.
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How common is the last name Risler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Risler" saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 58,130 in 2000 to 62,359 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.28%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname went down marginally from 327 to 321 during this period. This represents a decrease of 1.83% and indicates that the proportion of people with the surname "Risler" per 100,000 also dropped by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #62,359 | -7.28% |
| Count | 327 | 321 | -1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Risler
Turning our attention to the ethnic breakdown of the surname "Risler", it's evident from the Decennial U.S. Census data that there have been some shifts over the past decade. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as white at 95.41%, but this figure slipped to 91.28% by 2010. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.53% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010, marking a considerable growth of 124.18%. Furthermore, while no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 1.56% identified as Black. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 91.28% | -4.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.43% | 124.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.49% | 62.75% |
| Black | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |