Explore the Family Name Wehler
The meaning of Wehler
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Wehl, for example near Neuss and near Hanover, or from any of various places called Wehlen, for example near Hamburg or near Pirna.
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How common is the last name Wehler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wehler has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wehler ranked 48,021 in terms of popularity and had 414 occurrences. By 2010, although the count of individuals with the Wehler surname increased to 437, its rank dipped slightly to 48,347, reflecting a drop of 0.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #48,347 | -0.68% |
| Count | 414 | 437 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehler
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wehler identify as White. In 2000, a significant 98.55% of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, by 2010 there was a small shift; the percentage dropped to 96.57%, indicating a -2.01% change over the decade. During the same period, the Hispanic representation within the Wehler surname holders saw an increase from 0% to 2.29%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 96.57% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 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% |