Explore the Family Name Singler
The meaning of Singler
1. English: nickname from Middle English sengler, syngler ‘single, unmarried’, perhaps also ‘living alone, solitary’ (Old French sengler, seingler). Compare Single. 2. German: topographic name for a valley dweller, from a diminutive of Middle High German senke ‘valley’ + the suffix -er, denoting an inhabitant. 3. German: habitational name for someone from Singeln near Waldshut. 4. German: variant of Sing 1.
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How common is the last name Singler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Singler has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,040th most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 32,750th position. This represents a change of -12.78%. In terms of raw count, there were 769 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this figure fell to 701 by 2010, indicating an -8.84% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #32,750 | -12.78% |
| Count | 769 | 701 | -8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Singler
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Singler, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a slight decrease in individuals identifying as White, from 94.02% in 2000 to 93.44% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.60% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black remained consistent at 1.43% for both years. The numbers for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased slightly from 0.91% in 2000 to 0.86% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 93.44% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.42% | 31.54% |
| Black | 1.43% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.86% | -5.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |