Explore the Family Name Sichler
The meaning of Sichler
German: occupational name for someone working with a sickle, a mower or sickle smith; see Sichel. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Compare Sickler.
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How common is the last name Sichler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sichler has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 116,829th, indicating a drop of 56.45 percent. The number of people bearing the name also declined from 241 to 149 during this period, a decrease of 38.17 percent. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 residents fell by 44.44 percent, from 0.09 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #116,829 | -56.45% |
| Count | 241 | 149 | -38.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.05 | -44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sichler
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sichler. As of 2010, the majority of people with this surname identify as White, accounting for 87.92 percent, a slight decrease from 89.63 percent in 2000. Hispanics represent the next largest group at 10.74 percent, up by 7.83 percent from the previous decade. The census data does not show any individuals with this last name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.63% | 87.92% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 9.96% | 10.74% | 7.83% |
| 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% |