Explore the Family Name Vossler
The meaning of Vossler
South German: unflattering nickname from an agent noun based on Middle High German votze(l) ‘vulva’. Compare Fossler and Vosler.
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How common is the last name Vossler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vossler has increased slightly over time. In 2000, Vossler ranked 22,688 with a count of 1,057 people bearing this surname, accounting for 0.39 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank of this surname had risen to 22,516 and the count increased to 1,142 people, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000 people. This signifies an increase of 0.76 in its rank and an 8.04 percent increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,688 | #22,516 | 0.76% |
| Count | 1,057 | 1,142 | 8.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vossler
As per the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Vossler surname is most commonly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, a whopping 96.31 percent of those with the Vossler surname identified as White, albeit with a slight decrease to 95.80 percent in 2010. The data also shows a small but noted increase in the Hispanic population carrying the Vossler name, going from 1.32 percent in 2000 to 1.49 percent in 2010. Furthermore, there has been a negligible change within those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those from two or more races. Meanwhile, no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were reported to carry the Vossler surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.8% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.49% | 12.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.23% | -6.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |