Explore the Family Name Ihle
The meaning of Ihle
1. North German: topographic name for someone who lived by or owned a piece of land by the Ihle River, a tributary of the Elbe northeast of Magdeburg. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southeastern Norway named Ile, from Old Norse íla ‘well, spring’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Franz, Fritz, Hedwig, Horst, Jochen, Jurgen, Karlheinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ihle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ihle witnessed a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ihle was ranked as the 22,973rd most popular surname, with 1,040 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the ranking dropped to 26,391 and the count decreased to 925, signaling an approximate 11% reduction in those bearing the name. The proportional representation of Ihle per 100,000 people also decreased by about 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,973 | #26,391 | -14.88% |
| Count | 1,040 | 925 | -11.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.31 | -20.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ihle
The ethnic identity associated with the Ihle surname also saw changes over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The predominant ethnicity associated with Ihle remains White, although its proportion dipped slightly from 96.92% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. The percentage of Ihle bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained fairly stable, decreasing slightly by 1.15%. However, there were significant increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.77% to 2.16%) and those reporting two or more races (from 0.58% to 1.19%). There were no reported Ihle bearers identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.14% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 2.16% | 180.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 1.19% | 105.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.86% | -1.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |