Explore the Family Name Schissler
The meaning of Schissler
German: variant of Schüssler (see Schuessler). Compare Shisler and Shissler.
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How common is the last name Schissler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schissler has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 27,924 in 2000 to 28,437 in 2010, representing a decline of 1.84%. However, the number of individuals with the Schissler surname increased slightly, from 809 in 2000 to 839 in 2010 — a growth rate of 3.71%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 declined by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,924 | #28,437 | -1.84% |
| Count | 809 | 839 | 3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schissler
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveal that the majority of people with the Schissler surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.91% in 2000 to 94.64% in 2010. During the same decade, there was an increase in those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic, rising from 2.10% to 3.46%. Notably, there were zero instances of people with the Schissler surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, some individuals had started to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races also increased from 0.62% in 2000 to 0.72% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.64% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.46% | 64.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.72% | 16.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |