Explore the Family Name Sechler
The meaning of Sechler
Perhaps an altered form of German Seckler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sechler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sechler has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sechler was ranked 17,505 in terms of popularity and fell to 18,888 in 2010, representing a 7.9% decrease. The census data also shows that the total count of people with this surname decreased from 1,484 in 2000 to 1,446 in 2010, a decrease of 2.56%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Sechler per 100k people dropped by 10.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,505 | #18,888 | -7.9% |
| Count | 1,484 | 1,446 | -2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.49 | -10.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sechler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sechler, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.02% and 95.23% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. However, there were small increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black segments between these years. The Asian/Pacific Islander group increased by 61.76%, the Hispanic group by 29.69%, and the Black group by 17.02%. Interestingly, no American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were recorded with this surname in 2000, but they accounted for 0.62% of the total in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.89% to 1.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 95.23% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.66% | 29.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.38% | -26.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.55% | 61.76% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.55% | 17.02% |