Explore the Family Name Ergle
The meaning of Ergle
Probably an altered form of German Ergele: from a pet form of Erko, a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements erkan ‘pure, perfect’ + berht ‘bright, famous’. The surname Ergele is very rare in Germany. Compare Eargle.
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How common is the last name Ergle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ergle saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,993rd in popularity and fell to the 35,764th spot in 2010, a change of -5.21%. In terms of count, there were 632 individuals with the surname Ergle in 2000, decreasing marginally to 628 in 2010, a decrease of 0.63%. The proportion per 100k people also dropped by 8.7% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #35,764 | -5.21% |
| Count | 632 | 628 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ergle
Regarding ethnic identity tied to the surname Ergle, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 97.47% of individuals with the Ergle surname identified as White, slightly dropping to 97.29% in 2010. There was a minimal increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0.79% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010. However, the number of Black individuals with the Ergle surname decreased to zero in 2010 from 0.95% in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or of two or more ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 97.29% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 0.8% | 1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |