Explore the Family Name Bauerlein
The meaning of Bauerlein
German (Bäuerlein): standardized diminutive of Bauer, originally occurring in southern dialects as Bäuerle (see Bauerle), Beuerle, and Beyerle. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Gunther.
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How common is the last name Bauerlein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bauerlein saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by approximately 5%, moving from 66,878 in 2000 to 70,208 in 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Bauerlein surname increased slightly, from 276 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, a rise of 1.09%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the surname experienced a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #70,208 | -4.98% |
| Count | 276 | 279 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bauerlein
When examining ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Bauerlein surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.46% of those with the Bauerlein surname identified as White, a number which decreased slightly to 96.77% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname who identify as Hispanic saw growth over the decade, rising from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010, a change of 38.67%. There were no recorded instances of the Bauerlein surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.77% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.51% | 38.67% |
| 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% |