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

Ertle, 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 Ertle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ertle in America

Ertle is the 31285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ertle surname appeared 741 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 Ertle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ertle 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 Ertle

The surname Ertle is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Ertl," which was a diminutive form of the name "Erhart." The name Erhart itself is derived from the Old German words "era," meaning honor or respect, and "hart," meaning brave or hardy.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name Ertle can be found in various historical documents from the region of Bavaria, in southern Germany. In the late 15th century, there are records of an Ertle family residing in the town of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center of trade and culture during the Renaissance period.

One notable individual bearing the surname Ertle was Johann Ertle, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1555 to 1618. He was a prominent figure in the Nuremberg Renaissance and is known for his intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted biblical scenes and allegorical subjects.

Another notable figure was Georg Ertle, a German theologian and writer who lived from 1628 to 1697. He served as a Lutheran pastor and wrote several treatises on religious topics, including a work titled "Theologia Polemica" which explored the controversies and debates within Protestant theology at the time.

In the 18th century, the surname Ertle can be found in records from the town of Ulm, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. One individual of note was Johann Michael Ertle, a renowned clockmaker who lived from 1736 to 1810. He was responsible for creating intricate and highly accurate timepieces, some of which are still preserved in museums today.

During the 19th century, the Ertle name spread throughout various regions of Germany and Austria. One prominent figure from this era was Karl Ertle, a German architect who lived from 1821 to 1893. He was known for his work on several notable buildings in the city of Munich, including the Alte Pinakothek art museum and the Maximilianeum, which served as the home of the Bavarian parliament.

In the early 20th century, the surname Ertle continued to be found in various parts of Germany and Austria, as well as in areas with significant German immigration, such as parts of the United States and Canada. However, precise historical records and notable individuals from this period are less readily available.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ertle

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

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

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