Explore the Family Name Ertle
The meaning of Ertle
1. Americanized form of German Ertel. 2. German: pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name like Örtel (see Oertel) or Örtle (see Oertle).
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How common is the last name Ertle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ertle saw a small decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ertle was ranked 30,753 in terms of frequency, but it dropped to 31,285 by 2010, representing a change of -1.73%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Ertle surname increased from 715 in 2000 to 741 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.27 to 0.25, marking a -7.41% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,753 | #31,285 | -1.73% |
| Count | 715 | 741 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ertle
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Ertle surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 96.64% of individuals with the Ertle surname identified as White; this percentage slightly decreased to 95.41% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.70% to 0.94%, and those reporting two or more races experienced a significant increase from 0.84% to 1.48%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased from 1.54% to 1.75%. There were no reported changes for individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.41% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.75% | 13.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.48% | 76.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.94% | 34.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |