Explore the Family Name Bahler
The meaning of Bahler
1. German (mainly Baden-Württemberg; also Bähler): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Bahlen. 2. Possibly also Americanized form of German Behler. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bahler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bahler has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bahler held the rank of 35,387 in terms of frequency among surnames, with a count of 602 people bearing this surname. By 2010, its ranking improved to 35,294, indicating a minimal increase in use by 0.26%. The number of individuals with the Bahler surname also rose by 5.98%, totaling 638 people. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #35,294 | 0.26% |
| Count | 602 | 638 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bahler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bahler also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with the Bahler surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.18% in 2000 to 95.45% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up a small portion of the Bahler surname holders, decreasing from 0.83% to 0.78% over the decade. Interestingly, there were no individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the census data revealed an emergence of Bahler individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, both constituting 1.25% of the Bahler population in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 95.45% | -1.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 0.78% | -6.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 0% | 0% |