Explore the Family Name Gehler
The meaning of Gehler
1. German: derivative (inflected form) of Gehl 2. 2. South German: shortened form of Gehlhaar. 3. North German: topographic name from Gehl ‘wet lowland’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Niklaus.
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How common is the last name Gehler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gehler has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 72,905th in 2000, it slipped to 79,846th in 2010, reflecting a 9.52% drop in rank. The number of people bearing the surname also fell slightly during this period, from 248 individuals in 2000 to 238 in 2010 – a decline of 4.03%. Consequently, the proportion of Gehler per 100,000 people in the U.S. witnessed an 11.11% dip from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #79,846 | -9.52% |
| Count | 248 | 238 | -4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gehler
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Gehler surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.77% in 2000 to 95.80% in 2010. There were no Gehler individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Meanwhile, representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Gehler population emerged in 2010 at 3.36%, whereas there was no recorded presence in 2000. No Gehler individuals identified as belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.8% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |