Explore the Family Name Beheler
The meaning of Beheler
Altered form of German Böhler (see Boehler).
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How common is the last name Beheler in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beheler has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,161st in terms of popularity. This rank dropped slightly to 32,485th in 2010, indicating a 1.01% decrease in popularity. The census also recorded an increase in the count of people bearing the surname, with 676 Behelers in 2000 and 708 in 2010, marking a rise of 4.73%. However, when considered proportionally per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #32,485 | -1.01% |
| Count | 676 | 708 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beheler
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beheler. In 2000, 95.56% of those with the Beheler surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 94.77%. A small portion of Behelers identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease from 2.51% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. No Behelers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Lastly, a new category emerged in 2010 with 1.13% of Behelers identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 94.77% | -0.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.51% | 1.84% | -26.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.55% | 31.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |