Explore the Family Name Zehler
The meaning of Zehler
German: variant of Zahler 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zehler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zehler has maintained a consistent level of popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname slipped slightly from 77,742 in 2000 to 78,567 in 2010, marking a change of -1.06 percent. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 6.11 percent, growing from 229 in 2000 to 243 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #78,567 | -1.06% |
| Count | 229 | 243 | 6.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zehler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing the surname Zehler identify as White. In 2000, 96.94 percent identified as such, and this figure decreased slightly to 96.71 percent in 2010, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnic makeup of people with this surname. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from zero in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010. The category of "Two or more races" remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.71% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.88% | 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% |