Explore the Family Name Tasler
The meaning of Tasler
1. German: nickname for a womanizer or philanderer, from an agent derivative of Middle High German taselen ‘to pat, dally, or flirt’. 2. German: occupational name for a clasp maker, from Middle High German, Middle Low German tassel ‘clasp, fastening’. 3. Slovenian and Croatian (Tašler): from German Taschler, an occupational name for a maker of purses, bags, derived from Middle High German tasche (see Taschner).
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How common is the last name Tasler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tasler has seen a marked decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,392 in terms of frequency among all surnames but fell dramatically to rank 80,131 in 2010, representing a decrease of 42.1%. The actual count of persons with the Tasler surname also declined by around 30%, from 339 in 2000 to 237 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people named Tasler per 100,000 also dropped by 38.46% during this same ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #80,131 | -42.1% |
| Count | 339 | 237 | -30.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.08 | -38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tasler
When examining the ethnicity of those with the surname Tasler, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's clear that this name is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both years 2000 and 2010, roughly 99% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, with a negligible decrease of 0.09% over the decade. There were no reported individuals with the Tasler surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, no individuals were reported to identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 98.73% | -0.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |