Explore the Family Name Ehly
The meaning of Ehly
Americanized form of German Ehle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ehly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ehly witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 42,912th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 43,438th position, marking a decline of 1.23%. However, during this same period, the actual count of people with the Ehly surname increased from 475 to 497, a rise of 4.63%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly by 5.56%, indicating that while the number of individuals bearing this surname grew, it did not keep pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #43,438 | -1.23% |
| Count | 475 | 497 | 4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehly
When examining the ethnic identity of those with the Ehly surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. In 2000, those identifying as white made up 97.26% of the people with this surname, but this figure decreased to 94.77% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic rose substantially from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010. Additionally, a small segment (2.01%) reported being of two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 94.77% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.82% | 168.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |