Explore the Family Name Pautler
The meaning of Pautler
German: variant of Pfaudler, a nickname for a sloppy worker or grumpy man, from an agent derivative of regional verb pfaudlen.
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How common is the last name Pautler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pautler has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 45,573rd most common name, but by 2010, it dropped to the 50,771st place, marking an 11.41% decrease. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also decreased during this period from 0.16 to 0.14, a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #50,771 | -11.41% |
| Count | 442 | 411 | -7.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pautler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Pautler surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.51% in 2000 to 94.89% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 25% over the decade, from 1.36% to 1.70%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in the 2010 census, making up 2.19% of the Pautlers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 94.89% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.7% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |