Explore the Family Name Peavler
The meaning of Peavler
Probably an altered form (resulting from altered pronunciation) of Peveler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peavler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peavler experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,298th most common surname, dropping to 18,622nd in 2010, marking a 1.77% decrease. Despite this ranking drop, the actual count of people with the Peavler surname rose by 5.72%, from 1,398 to 1,478 over the same decade. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor reduction of 3.85%, from 0.52 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,298 | #18,622 | -1.77% |
| Count | 1,398 | 1,478 | 5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.5 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peavler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of the people with the Peavler surname identified as White, accounting for 94.71% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.64% in 2010. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native population under this surname in 2000 but by 2010, these ethnic identities accounted for 0.68% and 1.08% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 24.58% while the Hispanic population saw an increase of 22.79%. The Black population also increased, though slightly, by 7.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 93.64% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.64% | 22.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.35% | -24.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.61% | 7.02% |