Explore the Family Name Gehle
The meaning of Gehle
German: variant of Gehl 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhard, Helmut, Otto.
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How common is the last name Gehle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gehle has experienced minor fluctuations in popularity over a ten-year span. In 2000, Gehle ranked 42,437 in popularity and had a count of 481 individuals with that surname. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 42,858 and the number of people named Gehle increased to 505, marking a change of approximately 5%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #42,858 | -0.99% |
| Count | 481 | 505 | 4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gehle
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Gehle surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, with 97.09% in 2000 and a small drop to 96.63% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races made up 1.46% in 2000, but no data was available for 2010. New categories emerged in 2010, with 0.99% identifying as Hispanic and 1.19% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.63% | -0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |