Explore the Family Name Axler
The meaning of Axler
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Achsler, an artificial name derived from German Achsel ‘shoulder’. 2. German (North Rhine-Westphalia): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Patrice. Jewish Isadore.
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How common is the last name Axler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Axler saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,938 in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, but slipped to rank 85,659 by 2010, representing a decline of 12.8%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 236 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, a drop of 7.63%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents fell by 22.22% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #85,659 | -12.8% |
| Count | 236 | 218 | -7.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Axler
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Axler, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the most significant change between 2000 and 2010 was the emergence of a small percentage (2.75%) identifying as Hispanic, where there previously were none. The overwhelming majority of those with the surname continued to identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.88% in 2000 to 95.87% in 2010. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 95.87% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |