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

Ehlinger, 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 Ehlinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ehlinger in America

Ehlinger is the 26975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ehlinger surname appeared 899 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 Ehlinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ehlinger 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 Ehlinger

The surname EHLINGER is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "Ehl," which means "noble" or "aristocratic," combined with the suffix "-inger," indicating someone from a specific place or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EHLINGER can be found in medieval German records from the 13th century, where it was spelled as "Ehlinger" or "Öhlinger." These variations suggest that the name may have originated from a particular town or village bearing a similar name.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the EHLINGER name appeared in various historical documents and records across German-speaking regions, such as Bavaria and Saxony. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Ehlinger (1490-1564), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

As the years progressed, the EHLINGER name spread to other parts of Europe and beyond due to migration and trade. One notable figure from the 18th century was Friedrich Ehlinger (1725-1798), a German-born composer and violinist who achieved recognition for his contributions to classical music.

In the 19th century, the EHLINGER surname can be found in various historical records and documents across Europe and North America, reflecting the waves of German immigration during that time period. One notable individual was Karl Ehlinger (1820-1888), a German-American entrepreneur who founded a successful brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Another significant figure bearing the EHLINGER name was Helene Ehlinger (1871-1943), a German writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education in the early 20th century.

While the EHLINGER surname may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that spans centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, from theology and music to literature and entrepreneurship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ehlinger

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

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 Ehlinger 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 Ehlinger 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 Ehlinger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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