Explore the Family Name Ehringer
The meaning of Ehringer
German: habitational name for someone from Ehring or Ehringen (see Ehring).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ehringer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ehringer decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ehringer was ranked 75,938 in terms of popularity. By 2010, it had dropped to 84,748, representing a decrease of 11.6%. The count of people bearing the Ehringer surname also declined from 236 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, a drop of approximately 6.36%. Moreover, the proportion of individuals with this name per 100,000 people fell by 22.22% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #84,748 | -11.6% |
| Count | 236 | 221 | -6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehringer
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Ehringer identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.31% identified as White, which slightly reduced to 96.83% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable change in the Hispanic representation, which increased from 0% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 96.83% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| 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% |