Explore the Family Name Etling
The meaning of Etling
German: 1. patronymic from a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with adal ‘noble’ as the first element. 2. variant of Ettling, a habitational name from any of several places called Ettling or Ettlingen, all in southern Germany.
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How common is the last name Etling in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Etling' experienced a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,900 in popularity, but it fell to 32,900 by 2010, marking a change of -6.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a small decline from 711 in 2000 to 697 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,900 | #32,900 | -6.47% |
| Count | 711 | 697 | -1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Etling
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Etling surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant majority identify as White. This group increased marginally from 97.89% in 2000 to 98.13% in 2010. During the same period, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also rose, going from 0.98% to 1.15%, which represents a 17.35% increase. Those reporting two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, down from 0.84% in 2000. The census reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 98.13% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.15% | 17.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |