Explore the Family Name Pealer
The meaning of Pealer
Probably an Americanized form of German Piehler or Biehler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pealer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pealer has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,838th in popularity, with an estimated 416 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had dropped to 50,659th place, and the count fell slightly to 412. This represents a decline of 5.9% in rank and 0.96% in total count. The proportion of the population carrying this name per 100,000 people also dropped by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #50,659 | -5.9% |
| Count | 416 | 412 | -0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pealer
In terms of ethnicity, the Pealer surname showed some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the percentage identifying as White decreased from 89.66% to 85.44%, while Black identification increased from 6.97% to 8.01%. The Hispanic population also saw a significant increase, rising from 1.92% to 3.64%. Notably, there was the introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander identification at 1.46% in 2010, where previously it had been 0%. The proportion identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.20% to 1.46%. However, no change was observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.66% | 85.44% | -4.71% |
| Black | 6.97% | 8.01% | 14.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.64% | 89.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.46% | 21.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |