Explore the Family Name Ehrler
The meaning of Ehrler
German: 1. patronymic from Ehrle. 2. habitational name for someone from a place called Ehrl in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Kurt, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Ehrler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ehrler has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 41,995 to 41,164, indicating a 1.98% increase. Additionally, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 8.62%, from 487 to 529 people. However, the proportion per 100,000 did not change during this period, remaining stably at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #41,164 | 1.98% |
| Count | 487 | 529 | 8.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehrler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Ehrler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small decrease of 0.35%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising by 65.05% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped slightly by 7.67%. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 94.33% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 2.65% | -7.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.7% | 65.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |