Explore the Family Name Ohler
How common is the last name Ohler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ohler has seen a shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, Ohler was ranked as the 12,266th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 12,752nd in popularity, a decline of nearly 4 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased from 2,326 in 2000 to 2,420 in 2010, showing a growth of just over 4 percent. However, when looking at the proportion of people named Ohler per 100,000 residents, there was a slight decrease from 0.86 in 2000 to 0.82 in 2010, representing a drop of approximately 4.65 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,266 | #12,752 | -3.96% |
| Count | 2,326 | 2,420 | 4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.82 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohler
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Ohler identified as White, though the percentage declined slightly from 96.22% in 2000 to 94.30% in 2010. Notably, there were increases in the percentages of Ohlers identifying as Hispanic (from 1.42% to 2.56%, an increase of over 80%), Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.90% to 0.95%), and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.99% to 1.32%). Black representation among Ohlers also saw a modest increase from 0.21% to 0.29%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Ohlers who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native more than doubled, from 0.26% in 2000 to 0.58% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 94.3% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.56% | 80.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.32% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.95% | 5.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.58% | 123.08% |
| Black | 0.21% | 0.29% | 38.1% |