Explore the Family Name Baehler
The meaning of Baehler
1. habitational name for someone from a place called Bahlen, of which there are several examples in northern Germany. 2. variant of Behler or Böhler (see Boehler). Some characteristic forenames: German Juerg.German (Bähler):
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How common is the last name Baehler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Baehler surname dropped slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 63,450th most popular surname in the United States with 294 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 69,170 and the number of people with the surname decreased by 3.4% to 284. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dipped by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #69,170 | -9.01% |
| Count | 294 | 284 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baehler
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Baehler surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.28% identified as such, dipping slightly to 96.83% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase during the same period, rising by 24.12% from 1.70% to 2.11%. It's important to note that there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Baehler surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 96.83% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.11% | 24.12% |
| 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% |