Explore the Family Name Verkler
The meaning of Verkler
French (Lorraine): altered form of Swiss German Würgler (see Wurgler). Compare Virkler.
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How common is the last name Verkler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Verkler has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Verkler ranked as the 70,906th most popular surname with a count of 257 individuals sharing it. By 2010, the popularity had increased, moving up to the 62,714th rank with a count of 319 individuals bearing the surname. This is an impressive change of 11.55% in ranking and 24.12% increase in the count within just a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #62,714 | 11.55% |
| Count | 257 | 319 | 24.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verkler
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the Verkler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 93.77% to 92.48%. The Hispanic identification also decreased from 3.11% to 1.88%. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals with this surname started identifying with two or more races, which was not recorded in 2000. No Verklers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 92.48% | -1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.39% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 1.88% | -39.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |