Explore the Family Name Erle
The meaning of Erle
German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent alder tree or trees, from Middle High German erle ‘alder’. 2. from the ancient Germanic personal name Erl ‘free man, noble warrior’.
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How common is the last name Erle in the United States?
The surname Erle saw a decrease in popularity from the 2000 to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 68,782 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 80,131, reflecting a 16.5% decline. The actual count of people with the Erle name also fell during this period, going from 267 to 237 individuals, a decrease of 11.24%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Erle per 100,000 also declined by 20%, down to 0.08 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #80,131 | -16.5% |
| Count | 267 | 237 | -11.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erle
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Erle surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though this proportion decreased slightly from 90.26% to 86.08%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 57.60%, increasing from 3.75% to 5.91%. There was also a modest increase among American Indian and Alaskan Natives, up 12.67% to reach 3.38%. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 were no longer present in the 2010 data, while a new category appeared: individuals identifying with two or more races, comprising 2.95% of the total. No respondents identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.26% | 86.08% | -4.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 5.91% | 57.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3% | 3.38% | 12.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |