Explore the Family Name Caler
The meaning of Caler
Americanized form of German Kahler or Köhler (see Kohler).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Caler has witnessed a decline over the course of a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 32,026 in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 38,582, marking a decrease of 20.47%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 680 in 2000 to 573 in 2010, representing a 15.74% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Caler per 100,000 population fell by 24.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #38,582 | -20.47% |
| Count | 680 | 573 | -15.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.19 | -24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Caler identified as White, although the proportion decreased slightly from 95.29% in 2000 to 90.23% in 2010. Over the same period, there were increases in the proportions who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.03% to 1.40%) and Hispanic (from 1.91% to 3.14%). There was also a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, from 1.03% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010. However, no individuals with the surname Caler identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 90.23% | -5.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 3.66% | 255.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 3.14% | 64.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 1.4% | 35.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |