Explore the Family Name Fahle
The meaning of Fahle
German: variant of Fahl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fahle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fahle has shown a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Fahle surname was ranked 70,473, but by 2010 it had slipped to 79,338, indicating a decrease in popularity by 12.58%. There was also a reduction in the count of individuals carrying this surname, from 259 in 2000 to 240 in 2010—a decline of 7.34%. The proportion of people with the Fahle surname per 100k population followed the same trend, diminishing by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #79,338 | -12.58% |
| Count | 259 | 240 | -7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fahle
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some variability within those bearing the Fahle surname between 2000 and 2010. While there was no change recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not present in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.66% to 89.58% over the period. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic witnessed an increase from 1.93% to 4.58%, marking a significant rise of 137.31%. There was a minor drop in the Black category, decreasing by 21.65% from 4.25% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 89.58% | -3.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 4.58% | 137.31% |
| Black | 4.25% | 3.33% | -21.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |