Explore the Family Name Woehler
The meaning of Woehler
German (Wöhler): see Wohler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woehler in the United States?
The surname Woehler has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, it was ranked 35,860 in terms of popularity and had a count of 592. By 2010, it had slipped slightly in rank to 36,970, and the count increased marginally to 604, marking a change of 2.03%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #36,970 | -3.1% |
| Count | 592 | 604 | 2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woehler
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Woehler is predominantly White, accounting for 96.28% in 2000 and 95.36% in 2010, marking a slight decrease. There has been a notable shift in other ethnicities associated with this surname; Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped from 0.84% to zero, while those identifying as Two or more races saw an increase from zero to 1.49%. Hispanic representation also dipped slightly from 2.20% to 1.82%. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained consistently unrepresented throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 95.36% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 1.82% | -17.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |