Explore the Family Name Roessler
The meaning of Roessler
1. German (mainly Rössler): occupational name for someone who bred, handled, worked, rode, or owned horses, from an agent derivative of Middle High German ros ‘horse, steed’. Compare Rossler. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Rössler): from German Ross ‘horse’ + the agent suffix -ler, either an occupational name (see 1 above) or a name distributed at random by Austrian clerks. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Klaus, Wenzel, Erwin, Hans, Heinz, Helmut, Horst, Konrad, Kurt, Manfred, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Roessler in the United States?
The surname Roessler, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 12,233 out of all surnames but dropped to a rank of 12,965 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 6%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 2,335 to 2,369 during the same period, showing an increase of around 1.46%. The proportion of the name per 100,000 people also saw a decline of about 8.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,233 | #12,965 | -5.98% |
| Count | 2,335 | 2,369 | 1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.8 | -8.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roessler
In terms of ethnicity, the Roessler surname had some noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled from 0.39% to 0.63%, while those claiming two or more races jumped from 0.73% to 1.31%, demonstrating a remarkable increase of nearly 79.45%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White remained predominant but dropped slightly from 96.45% to 95.10%. The Hispanic representation saw a growth of about 35.75%, increasing from 1.93% to 2.62%. No Black, American Indian or Alaskan Natives were reported among the Roesslers in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.1% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.62% | 35.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.31% | 79.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.63% | 61.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |