Explore the Family Name Ehrle
The meaning of Ehrle
South German and Swiss German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ēra ‘honor’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Hannelore, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ehrle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ehrle's popularity has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ehrle was ranked 76,465 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to 85,659 - showing a decrease of just over 12%. The count of individuals with this surname likewise fell from 234 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, representing a decrease of nearly 7%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Ehrle surname per 100,000 people decreased by 22.22% from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #85,659 | -12.02% |
| Count | 234 | 218 | -6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehrle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ehrle, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.58% in 2000 and 95.87% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.74%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, moving from 2.14% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010 — a notable climb of 28.5%. During both census years, there were no Ehrles who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the data pertaining to those identifying as two or more races was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 95.87% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.75% | 28.5% |
| 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% |