Explore the Family Name Biehler
The meaning of Biehler
South German: 1. variant of Bühler (see Buehler). 2. habitational name for someone from any of several places called Biehl or Biel.
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How common is the last name Biehler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Biehler saw a decrease in prevalence between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Biehler was ranked as the 34,630th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 39,486th place, representing a decrease of 14.02%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also declined by 9.87%, from 618 in 2000 to 557 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a drop of 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,630 | #39,486 | -14.02% |
| Count | 618 | 557 | -9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biehler
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts for the Biehler surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.44% in 2000 to 94.25% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.75% to 3.23%, marking a growth of 17.45%. Notably, in 2010, for the first time, there were individuals with the Biehler surname who identified as belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 94.25% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 3.23% | 17.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |