Explore the Family Name Hatler
The meaning of Hatler
Perhaps an altered form of South German and Swiss German Hattler (also Hättler), an occupational name for someone who raises goats, from dialect hettel ‘goat’ + the agent suffix -er.
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How common is the last name Hatler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hatler has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hatler was ranked as the 38,395th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 46,725th position, representing a decrease of 21.7%. The count of individuals with this last name also declined during this period from 542 to 455, indicating a reduction of 16.05%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hatler per 100,000 also fell by 25%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #46,725 | -21.7% |
| Count | 542 | 455 | -16.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.15 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hatler
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hatler, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, an overwhelming 95.76% of all Hatlers identified as White, and this figure slightly rose to 96.04% in 2010. Other ethnic identities reported included those identifying with two or more races at 1.85% in 2000, though this dropped to zero by 2010. Similarly, a minor population of 0.92% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this too reduced to zero in the following decade. The Hispanic representation amongst Hatlers, however, appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.10%. No Hatlers identified themselves as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 96.04% | 0.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |