Explore the Family Name Erler
The meaning of Erler
German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived among alder trees, from Middle High German erle ‘alder’ + -er, suffix denoting an inhabitant. 2. habitational name for someone from any of several places beginning with Erl-, such as Erla, Erlau. 3. variant of Erle 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Gebhard, Kurt, Otto, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Erler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Erler" saw an increase between the years 2000 and 2010. The data reveals that in 2000, Erler was ranked 24,892nd in terms of popularity, while in 2010, it climbed to the 23,899th spot, marking a 3.99 percent change. In terms of counts, there were 938 individuals with this surname in 2000 which increased by 12.58 percent to 1,056 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people rose from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010, indicating a 2.86 percent growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #23,899 | 3.99% |
| Count | 938 | 1,056 | 12.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.36 | 2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erler
The Decennial U.S. Census' data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Erler" shows some interesting changes from 2000 to 2010. The bulk of the population with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.52 in 2000 to 93.66 in 2010. However, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases during this period. The Hispanic population went from 1.92 percent in 2000 to 2.75 percent in 2010, reflecting a 43.23 percent increase. Similarly, the Black population also grew by 52 percent, from 0.75 percent to 1.14 percent. The percentage identifying as two or more races increased from 0.96 to 1.23, marking a 28.13 percent change. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 93.66% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.75% | 43.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.23% | 28.13% |
| Black | 0.75% | 1.14% | 52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |