Explore the Family Name Schlesser
The meaning of Schlesser
1. German: variant of Schlösser (see Schloesser). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): derivative of Schloss 3.
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How common is the last name Schlesser in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlesser saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schlesser ranked 62,396th in popularity among all surnames with approximately 300 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the surname had dropped to the 65,593rd spot, even though the count of individuals with this name experienced a marginal increase to 302. This shift represents a -5.12% change in rank and a 0.67% change in the count of individuals with the Schlesser surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #65,593 | -5.12% |
| Count | 300 | 302 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlesser
When it comes to ethnicity, the same Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Schlesser identify as White. In 2000, 97.67% of Schlessers identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.70% by 2010. During this time frame, there was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.00% in 2000 to 4.30% in 2010, marking a 115% change. There were no changes or records for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more ethnic identities. Remember, "(S)" represents suppressed data to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 94.7% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4.3% | 115% |
| 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% |