2000
#15,738
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,703
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.63
Rare Last name
Enderle
A German occupational surname referring to a duck or poultry farmer, derived from the Middle High German "antreche" (drake).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,321 Americans carry the last name Enderle. That puts it at #14,242 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 147,675 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Enderle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 147,675
Census rank
#14,242
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,024 bearers of the surname Enderle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14242nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Enderle, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Enderle
The surname Enderle has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Germanic root words "endi" and "loh," which together translate to "at the end of the grove" or "at the edge of the wood." This suggests that the name originated as a descriptive one, likely referring to someone who lived on the outskirts of a forested area.
One of the earliest known references to the name Enderle can be found in the Codex Traditionum Corbeiensium, a medieval document from the Abbey of Corvey in Westphalia, Germany, dating back to the 9th century. While the specific spelling might have varied slightly, entries such as "Enderloh" and "Enderlohe" indicate the presence of the name in this region at that time.
The name Enderle has also been found in various forms in other historical records, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, where it appears as "Enderle" in the 14th century. Additionally, the Würzburger Lehnbücher, a series of feudal records from the Bishopric of Würzburg, contains several entries of the name in the 15th and 16th centuries.
One notable individual with the surname Enderle was Johann Enderle (1598-1682), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and wrote several influential works on Protestant theology. Another Enderle of note was Christoph Enderle (1739-1805), a German painter and engraver known for his religious and historical works.
In the 17th century, the name Enderle also appeared in parts of Switzerland, particularly in the canton of Bern, where it is believed to have been introduced by German immigrants. Hans Enderle (1632-1697), a Swiss farmer and landowner from the village of Muri, is one of the earliest documented individuals with this surname in that region.
Another prominent figure with the Enderle name was Johann Baptist Enderle (1725-1798), a German composer and violinist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Augsburg. His works, which included operas, oratorios, and instrumental pieces, were widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, the name Enderle continued to be found in various parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries like Switzerland and Austria. One notable individual from this period was Emil Enderle (1828-1891), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag, the parliament of the German Empire.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Enderle
Among Census respondents with the surname Enderle, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Enderle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Enderle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 1,846
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 97
- Two or more races2.8% · 56
- Black or African American0.6% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Enderle
Enderle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,902
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,986
+283 bearers (+16.6%)
Per 100,000 0.67
Rank movement Up 836 places
2020
#14,242
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,024
+38 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Up 660 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,738 | 1,703 | 0.63 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,902 | 1,986 | 0.67 | +283 bearers (+16.6%) | Up 836 places |
| 2020 | #14,242 | 2,024 | 0.68 | +38 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 660 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Enderle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,902 | #14,242 | 4.4% |
| Count | 1,986 | 2,024 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.67 | 0.68 | 1.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Enderle bearers went from 1,986 to 2,024 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 660 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,902 to #14,242.
FAQ
Enderle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Enderle?
Name Census estimates that about 2,321 living Americans carry the surname Enderle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 147,675 residents.
How common is Enderle?
Enderle ranks #14,242 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,024 people with the surname Enderle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,321), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Enderle.
Has Enderle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Enderle went from 1,986 recorded bearers to 2,024. That is an increase of 38 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,902 to #14,242.
What does the Census say about the background of Enderle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Enderle, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Enderle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (1,846 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Enderle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Enderle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Enderle mean?
A German occupational surname referring to a duck or poultry farmer, derived from the Middle High German "antreche" (drake). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Enderle (0.68 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Enderle?
You can see how many people are called Enderle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.