Find out how popular the last name Ehler is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ehler.

Ehler, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ehler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ehler in America

Ehler is the 19379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ehler surname appeared 1,395 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ehler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ehler to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ehler

The surname Ehler has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "Ehrler," meaning "one who is honorable or respected." This name was often bestowed upon individuals who displayed qualities of integrity and virtue.

During the medieval period, the Ehler surname was predominantly found in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is believed that some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 1200s.

One notable early reference to the Ehler surname is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony dating back to the 12th century. This codex includes mentions of individuals bearing the name Ehler, suggesting its presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, a merchant named Hans Ehler (1420-1489) from the city of Nuremberg gained fame for his successful trading ventures and philanthropic endeavors. He is remembered for establishing a charitable foundation that provided support to impoverished families.

Another noteworthy figure was Konrad Ehler (1564-1621), a Lutheran theologian and scholar from Saxony. He authored several influential works on Protestant theology and served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.

During the 17th century, the Ehler surname was also found in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. One prominent individual from this era was Matthias Ehler (1632-1697), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland).

In the 19th century, a German composer and musician named Friedrich Ehler (1819-1892) gained recognition for his contributions to the development of choral music. He composed numerous works for choirs and served as a music director in several cities across Germany.

Another notable figure was Anna Ehler (1846-1918), a German educator and pioneering advocate for women's education. She established several schools for girls in Berlin and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.

While the surname Ehler has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the German cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ehler

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ehler.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ehler was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ehler has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ehler was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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