Explore the Family Name Weissler
The meaning of Weissler
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): probably a topographic name for someone who lived near the Vistula river, from Yiddish vaysl ‘Vistula’ + the Yiddish suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. 2. German: occupational name for a white-washer, painter, from German weiss ‘white’ + agent noun suffix (l)er. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Emanuel, Yitzchok.
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How common is the last name Weissler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weissler has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 79,115 in 2000, it dropped to the rank of 86,645 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.52 percent. The count also fell from 224 in 2000 to 215 in 2010, a change of -4.02 percent. The proportion per 100k people has similarly decreased by 12.5 percent over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #86,645 | -9.52% |
| Count | 224 | 215 | -4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weissler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Weissler surname identify as White. This group made up 98.66 percent of Weisslers in 2000 and 98.60 percent in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.06 percent. Over both census years, no Weisslers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.66% | 98.6% | -0.06% |
| 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% |