Explore the Family Name Ehl
The meaning of Ehl
German: short form of Ehlert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ehl has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 73,412th in 2000, it dropped to 79,075th by 2010, representing a 7.71% change. The quantity of individuals bearing this name also slightly reduced from 246 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, marking a 2.03% change. The proportion per 100k also fell by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #79,075 | -7.71% |
| Count | 246 | 241 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehl
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ehl, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was little change between 2000 and 2010. In both years, over 95% of those with the Ehl surname identified as White, with only a minimal decrease of 0.09%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.44% to 2.9%, indicating a change of 18.85%. There were no recorded individuals with the Ehl surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 95.44% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 2.9% | 18.85% |
| 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% |