2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Faseler
An occupational surname derived from the German word "faseler", meaning a barrel maker or cooper.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Faseler. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Faseler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Faseler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Faseler, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Faseler
The surname Faseler has its origins in the German language, with the earliest records dating back to the medieval period in Central Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "fasel," which means "thread" or "string." This suggests that the name was likely associated with occupations related to textile production, such as weaving or spinning.
One of the earliest known references to the Faseler name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Henricus Faseler" from the town of Leipzig, suggesting that the name was already established in that area during that time.
In the 15th century, records show a family by the name of Faseler residing in the town of Nuremberg, a prominent center for trade and craftsmanship during the Renaissance period. It is possible that members of this family were involved in the textile industry, which was a significant economic activity in the region.
One notable figure with the Faseler surname was Johann Faseler, a German painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th century. His works, which included religious paintings and engravings, can be found in various collections across Europe, including the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin.
Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Faseler, a German military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, and rose to the rank of Major General in the Prussian Army.
In the 19th century, the Faseler name also appeared in Austria, with a family of that name residing in the city of Vienna. One prominent member was Karl Faseler, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Viennese Renaissance Revival style Palais Epstein, completed in 1873.
As the centuries passed, the Faseler name spread across various regions of Europe, with families bearing this surname found in countries such as France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. However, the name's origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it likely originated from occupations related to the textile industry during the medieval period.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Faseler
Among Census respondents with the surname Faseler, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Faseler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Faseler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Faseler
Faseler appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,052 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,052 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Faseler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #154,182 | 1.9% |
| Count | 103 | 103 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Faseler bearers went from 103 to 103 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,052 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,182.
FAQ
Faseler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Faseler?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Faseler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Faseler?
Faseler ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Faseler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Faseler.
Has Faseler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Faseler went from 103 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Faseler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Faseler, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Faseler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Faseler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (4.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Faseler (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Faseler mean?
An occupational surname derived from the German word "faseler", meaning a barrel maker or cooper. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Faseler (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Faseler?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.