Explore the Family Name Eschler
The meaning of Eschler
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived by an area where grain was grown or perhaps a status name for someone who owned such land (see Esch 2). 2. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with esch ‘ash tree’. 3. Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Äschlen in canton Bern. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Eschler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eschler has seen a slight increase over the years. In 2000, the name ranked 74,164th in popularity and rose to 72,332nd by 2010, marking a 2.47% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 243 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 10.7%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #72,332 | 2.47% |
| Count | 243 | 269 | 10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eschler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Eschler surname identify as White. This group accounted for 99.59% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 98.51% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the ethnic identity of Asians/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indians and Alaskan Natives - all of these groups maintained a consistent 0.00% representation within the population with the Eschler surname during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 98.51% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |