Explore the Family Name Schuessler
The meaning of Schuessler
German (Schüssler): occupational name for a maker of dishes and bowls, for example a turner, from an agent derivative of Middle High German schüssel(e) ‘bowl, dish’. Compare Schissler and Schussler. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Heinrich, Irmgard, Juergen, Klaus, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Schuessler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schuessler has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,249 and by 2010, the rank had slipped to 13,786, signifying a change of -4.05%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 3.88% during the same period, from 2,112 to 2,194. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a small drop of -5.13%, from 0.78 in 2000 to 0.74 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,249 | #13,786 | -4.05% |
| Count | 2,112 | 2,194 | 3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.74 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schuessler
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Schuessler surname identify as White, but there were some changes observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.93% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.76% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also both saw a decrease, of -16.28% and -25.00% respectively. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.99% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010, marking a change of 76.38%. The census reported no change for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.76% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.51% | 76.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0.96% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.36% | -16.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |