Explore the Family Name Marthaler
The meaning of Marthaler
1. Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Marthalen near Schaffhausen. 2. German: habitational name for someone from Martental near Laubach.
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How common is the last name Marthaler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marthaler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,873rd most popular last name, falling to the 25,202nd position in 2010, showing a small decline of 1.32%. However, the number of people with this last name increased from 939 in 2000 to 983 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.69%. The proportion of individuals named Marthaler per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,873 | #25,202 | -1.32% |
| Count | 939 | 983 | 4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marthaler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the surname Marthaler between 2000 and 2010. A notable increase was seen in the Hispanic population carrying this surname, rising from 0.85% to 1.83%, a significant change of 115.29%. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 97.66% in 2000 to 96.74% in 2010. Interestingly, the data showed no presence of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in 2000, but by 2010, 0.81% of those with the Marthaler surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Those identifying with two or more races disappeared from the data set in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 96.74% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.83% | 115.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |