Explore the Family Name Erdahl
The meaning of Erdahl
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead named Erdal, from Old Norse elri ‘alder’ + dal ‘valley’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erdahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Erdahl has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 29,421st most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 32,079th position in 2010, reflecting a 9.03% decrease in rank. The total count of people with this surname also saw a minor decline from 757 in 2000 to 719 in 2010, marking a 5.02% drop. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.28 named Erdahl in 2000, which declined to 0.24 in 2010, a 14.29% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #32,079 | -9.03% |
| Count | 757 | 719 | -5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erdahl
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Erdahl, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.36% of those bearing this surname identified as White, seeing a slight dip to 96.94% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, 0.70% of those with the Erdahl surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that had not been represented in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 96.94% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.53% | 28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |