Explore the Family Name Abler
The meaning of Abler
German: variant of Habler, which is a diminutive of Haber ‘grower of or dealer in oats’. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolf, Johann, Othmar, Reinhold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Abler has seen a shift in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 35,621 in popularity with 597 individuals bearing the name, equivalent to 0.22 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 38,332, with 578 people carrying the name, or 0.2 per 100k of the population. This represents a decrease of 7.61% in rank and 3.18% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #38,332 | -7.61% |
| Count | 597 | 578 | -3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Abler also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of bearers of the surname identified as White (95.48%), followed by Hispanic (2.51%), and a small percentage identifying as Two or more races (0.84%). No Abler identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (92.39%), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or more races (1.56%). There remained no identification with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 92.39% | -3.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 4.5% | 79.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.56% | 85.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |