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

Ihle, 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 Ihle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ihle in America

Ihle is the 26391st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ihle surname appeared 925 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 Ihle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ihle 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 Ihle

The surname IHLE originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "ihl," which means "alder tree" or "alder bush." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who lived near or worked with alder trees.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or physical characteristics. The IHLE surname likely emerged as a way to distinguish individuals or families associated with alder trees or residing in areas abundant with these trees.

One of the earliest documented instances of the IHLE surname can be found in the town records of Freiburg, Germany, from the year 1358, where a certain Johann IHLE was mentioned as a resident. Records from the 16th century also indicate the presence of IHLE families in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony.

Notable individuals with the IHLE surname throughout history include Johann Christoph IHLE (1676-1744), a German composer and organist who worked in Leipzig during the Baroque period. Another notable figure was Friedrich Wilhelm IHLE (1836-1886), a German theologian and professor at the University of Strasbourg.

In the 19th century, the IHLE surname gained prominence in the field of science with the birth of Max IHLE (1875-1936), a German chemist and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of synthetic rubber. He held numerous patents and was awarded the prestigious Liebig Medal in 1925.

Another prominent individual was Oskar IHLE (1891-1972), a German geologist and paleontologist who conducted extensive research in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). His work on the stratigraphy and paleontology of the region earned him international recognition.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as IHLEN or ILEN, have also been documented throughout history, reflecting regional differences in pronunciation and record-keeping practices.

While the IHLE surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name's historical significance remains closely tied to its Germanic origins and the cultural and linguistic influences that shaped its development over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ihle

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

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

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