Explore the Family Name Ehle
The meaning of Ehle
North German: from a short form of Ehlert or of the personal name Ehlebrecht, from ancient Germanic agil ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + berht ‘bright, shining’.
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How common is the last name Ehle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ehle's popularity has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 22,283 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 23,065, a change of -3.51%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,079 in 2000 to 1,108 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 2.69%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of 5%, slipping from 0.4 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,283 | #23,065 | -3.51% |
| Count | 1,079 | 1,108 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Ehle surname identified as White, although there was a small decline in the percentage from 97.41% in 2000 to 95.31% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly by 76.79%, albeit from a small base, going from 0.56% to 0.99%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races grew modestly from 0.83% to 0.90%, a change of 8.43%. A notable increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 0.74% to 2.17%, an impressive surge of 193.24%. There were no individuals with the Ehle surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.31% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 2.17% | 193.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.99% | 76.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0.9% | 8.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |