Explore the Family Name Erxleben
The meaning of Erxleben
German: habitational name from a place so named in Saxony-Anhalt. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Erxleben in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Erxleben saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,153rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 46,314th place, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.35%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 435 to 460, a growth of 5.75%. The proportion of individuals named Erxleben per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #46,314 | -0.35% |
| Count | 435 | 460 | 5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erxleben
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the Erxleben surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a small decline in this group over the decade, with the percentage falling from 97.93% to 96.09%. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.17% of those with the surname Erxleben. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 96.09% | -1.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |