Explore the Family Name Pohler
The meaning of Pohler
North German (also Pöhler): 1. topographic name for someone who lived by a muddy pool (see Pohl), or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Pohl, Pohle, or Pohla. 2. from a shortened and altered pet form of a personal name formed with Old High German bald ‘bold, brave’. Compare Poehler. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Pohler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pohler has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a ten-year period. In 2000, it was ranked 62,577th and dropped to 63,524th by 2010, marking a 1.51% decrease in rank. However, despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 299 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, indicating a 5.02% increase. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #63,524 | -1.51% |
| Count | 299 | 314 | 5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pohler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pohler is predominantly White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.32% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.54% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.54% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |