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

Moehrle, 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 Moehrle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moehrle in America

Moehrle is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moehrle surname appeared 211 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 Moehrle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moehrle 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 Moehrle

The surname MOEHRLE originates from Germany, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "mor," meaning "marsh" or "swamp," and the suffix "-le," which denotes a diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a small marsh or swampy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MOEHRLE can be found in the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Freiburg, Germany, dated 1583. The name is spelled "Moerle" in these records, which was a common variation during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name MOEHRLE appeared in several documents related to land ownership and taxation in the regions of Baden and Württemberg, Germany. This indicates that families bearing this surname had established themselves in these areas and were likely involved in agricultural or rural pursuits.

A notable figure with the surname MOEHRLE was Johann Georg Moehrle (1696-1771), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen. His writings on ethics and metaphysics were influential during the Enlightenment period.

Another individual of note was Christoph Friedrich Moehrle (1773-1848), a German jurist and legal scholar. He held various positions in the judicial system of Württemberg and published several works on civil law and legal procedures.

In the 19th century, the surname MOEHRLE gained wider recognition with the birth of Johann Adam Moehrle (1804-1888), a German-American engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing several innovations in the field of mechanical engineering, including a new type of sawmill and improvements to steam engines.

The name MOEHRLE also appeared in historical records from Switzerland, where it was likely introduced by German immigrants. One such individual was Hans Moehrle (1856-1927), a Swiss architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Zürich, including the Hauptbahnhof (main train station).

While the surname MOEHRLE is not as common today as it was in its early years, it continues to be carried by families with roots in Germany and Switzerland, preserving a connection to the name's historical origins and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moehrle

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

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

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