Explore the Family Name Russler
The meaning of Russler
German (Rüssler): 1. occupational name for a farmer, from an agent derivative of rüsseln ‘to shallow plow’. 2. variant of Rüssel (see Russell 2).
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How common is the last name Russler in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Russler saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,610 in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had risen to rank 71,265 — a change of 0.48%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, from 254 to 274, marking an increase of 7.87%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #71,265 | 0.48% |
| Count | 254 | 274 | 7.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russler
The ethnicity associated with the surname Russler, as shown by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily belongs to the White demographic. In 2000, a staggering 96.46% of Russlers identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 96.72% in 2010. During the same period, there was no recorded change in the percentage of Russlers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, however, the Hispanic representation among Russlers was measured for the first time in 2010, coming in at 1.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 96.72% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |