Explore the Family Name Wisler
The meaning of Wisler
German: variant of Wissler 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wisler saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,654th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 23,866th position, marking a decline of 15.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this decade - from 1,191 in 2000 to 1,058 in 2010, which signifies an 11.17% fall. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wisler per 100,000 residents decreased by 18.18%, from 0.44 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,654 | #23,866 | -15.55% |
| Count | 1,191 | 1,058 | -11.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.36 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisler
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Wisler surname. The majority identify as White, although there was a slight reduction from 95.89% in 2000 to 94.52% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.18% to 1.98% over the same period, marking a 67.8% change. The census data shows no Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives identified with the Wisler surname in 2010, while those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 94.52% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.98% | 67.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.42% | -5.96% |
| Black | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |