Explore the Family Name Ehlinger
The meaning of Ehlinger
German: habitational name for someone from Ehlingen in the Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Ehlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ehlinger has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 25,123rd in 2000 and slipped to 26,975th by 2010, marking a decrease of 7.37%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 926 in 2000 to 899 in 2010, a 2.92% reduction. Therefore, the proportion of individuals named Ehlinger per 100k people decreased by 11.76% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,123 | #26,975 | -7.37% |
| Count | 926 | 899 | -2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehlinger
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Ehlinger identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 98.27% in 2000 to 96.33% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.86% to 2.00%, a change of 132.56%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races has also risen, having gone from 0% in 2000 to 1.00% in 2010. There were no changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 96.33% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 2% | 132.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |