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

Ehrler, 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 Ehrler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ehrler in America

Ehrler is the 41164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ehrler surname appeared 529 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 Ehrler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ehrler 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 Ehrler

The surname Ehrler is of German origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the southwestern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the Black Forest and Swabian Alps. The name Ehrler is derived from the Old High German word "erlo," which means "alder tree," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near groves of alder trees or were associated with the cultivation or trade of alder wood.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Ehrler name can be found in the Weissenau Monastery records from the late 13th century, where a certain "Cunradus dictus Erler" is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use as a distinguishing surname during that time period. Additionally, the Ehrler name appears in various medieval records from the Swabian and Alemannic regions of Germany, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Erler," "Erller," or "Ehrler."

In the 16th century, the Ehrler family seems to have gained prominence in the town of Esslingen am Neckar, where several members held positions of influence within the local government and guilds. One notable figure from this time was Hans Ehrler (c. 1510-1583), a respected merchant and member of the town council.

The 17th century saw the Ehrler name spread beyond its traditional heartland in southwestern Germany. Johann Michael Ehrler (1639-1718), a Lutheran theologian and author, was born in Nürnberg and served as a professor at the University of Altdorf. His works on theology and church history were widely read throughout the German-speaking lands.

In the 19th century, the Ehrler surname gained recognition through the achievements of Carl Ehrler (1816-1884), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Stuttgart, including the Neues Schloss (New Palace) and the Königsbau, which now houses the State Gallery of Art.

Another prominent figure with the Ehrler name was Max Ehrler (1866-1933), a German politician and trade union leader. He played a significant role in the Social Democratic Party of Germany and served as a member of the Reichstag (Imperial Parliament) from 1912 to 1918.

While the Ehrler surname is most commonly associated with Germany, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland, likely due to migration and intermarriage among German-speaking communities in these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ehrler

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

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

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