Explore the Family Name Pahler
The meaning of Pahler
Probably an altered form of German Pfahler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pahler in the United States?
The surname Pahler, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,659th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it dropped to 75,799th — a change of -2.91%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during the same period from 245 to 254, indicating a growth rate of 3.67%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #75,799 | -2.91% |
| Count | 245 | 254 | 3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pahler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Pahler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this group from 98.37% to 94.09%. Those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 2.76% of the Pahler population. Similarly, individuals identifying as Hispanic constituted 2.36% in 2010, whereas none were recorded in 2000. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 94.09% | -4.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |