Explore the Family Name Alers
The meaning of Alers
1. Dutch or German: patronymic from the personal name Alert, from ancient Germanic Adalhard, from adel ‘noble’ + hard ‘hardy’. It is also found in South Africa, but it is rare there. Compare Allers and Ahlers. 2. Hispanic (Puerto Rico): perhaps a topographic name from Catalan alers ‘larch’. Alternatively, a surname of German or Dutch origin (see above). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Carlos, Cesar, Luis, Alberto, Alejandro, Alfonso, Alfredo, Ana, Esteban, Fernando, Jaime.
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How common is the last name Alers in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alers has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alers was ranked 25,564th in popularity but jumped to 22,436th in 2010, a growth of 12.24%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 907 to 1,147, a rise of 26.46%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a surge of 14.71% as well, moving from 0.34 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,564 | #22,436 | 12.24% |
| Count | 907 | 1,147 | 26.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.39 | 14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alers
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alers. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, making up 74.20% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 73.67% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased by 10.25%, jumping from 18.74% in 2000 to 20.66% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Black decreased slightly by 4.74%, going from 4.85% to 4.62%. Those who identified with two or more races dropped significantly by 40.91%, from 0.88% to 0.52%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.2% | 73.67% | -0.71% |
| White | 18.74% | 20.66% | 10.25% |
| Black | 4.85% | 4.62% | -4.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.52% | -40.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |