Explore the Family Name Jehle
The meaning of Jehle
German (Baden-Württemberg): derivative of Ühle, Alemannic pet form of the personal name Ulrich. Compare Yehle. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Alois, Eberhard, Hermann, Kurt, Seigfried.
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How common is the last name Jehle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jehle experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Jehle was ranked as the 36,189th most popular surname in the United States and this ranking fell to 39,052 by 2010, marking a change of -7.91 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a drop from 585 to 564 over the same period, signifying a -3.59 percent change. Moreover, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by -13.64 percent, going from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #39,052 | -7.91% |
| Count | 585 | 564 | -3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jehle
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jehle from 2000 to 2010. The largest increase was noted among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.37 percent to 2.48 percent, a change of 81.02 percent. There was also an increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 1.20 percent to 1.95 percent. A minor increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, from 1.37 percent to 1.42 percent. Meanwhile, there was a slightly declining trend for those identifying as White, decreasing from 95.90 percent to 93.44 percent. The percentages for those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no individuals with the Jehle surname identified under these categories in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 93.44% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.48% | 81.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.95% | 62.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.42% | 3.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |