Explore the Family Name Iler
The meaning of Iler
Americanized form of German Eiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Iler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Iler has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 15,184 and saw a decrease of 4.64% by the year 2010, bringing it down to 15,889. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased by 2.69%, going up from 1,782 to 1,830 within the same time frame. However, when we look at the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a decrease of 6.06%, moving from 0.66 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,184 | #15,889 | -4.64% |
| Count | 1,782 | 1,830 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.62 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iler
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Iler, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest portion identifying as White showed a minor increase of 0.35%, reaching 92.35% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic doubled their percentage from 1.40 to 2.62 during the same period, marking an increase of 87.14%. Conversely, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups both saw significant decreases, down by 58.23% and 46.77% respectively. Those identifying as Black or of two or more races also saw decreases, though less dramatically, at -6.04% and -31.89% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.03% | 92.35% | 0.35% |
| Black | 3.31% | 3.11% | -6.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.62% | 87.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.26% | -31.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.33% | -58.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.33% | -46.77% |