Explore the Family Name Sessler
The meaning of Sessler
German: 1. habitational name for someone from a place called Sessel in Bavaria. 2. occupational name for a chair maker, from Middle High German sezzel ‘chair’.
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How common is the last name Sessler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sessler saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sessler ranked 22,688 in terms of commonality of surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 23,899—a 5.34% decrease. The count of individuals with the Sessler surname also marginally decreased from 1,057 to 1,056 during this period while its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 7.69%, indicating a slight decline in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,688 | #23,899 | -5.34% |
| Count | 1,057 | 1,056 | -0.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sessler
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sessler between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.85% to 92.42%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled from 0.85% to 1.70%. There was also a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.08% to 2.56%. The portion identifying as Black experienced a moderate rise from 1.61% to 1.80%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.61% to 1.52%, and there was no change in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 92.42% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.56% | 23.08% |
| Black | 1.61% | 1.8% | 11.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.7% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.52% | -5.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |