Explore the Family Name Pectol
The meaning of Pectol
Probably an Americanized form of Danish or North German Bechtold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pectol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pectol has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,293rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 56,588th position, representing an increase of 4.56 percent. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 319 to 361 during this period, marking an increase of 13.17 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #56,588 | 4.56% |
| Count | 319 | 361 | 13.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pectol
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts amongst those with the surname Pectol between 2000 and 2010. While the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White (95.92 percent in 2000, slightly decreasing to 94.46 percent in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Two or more races (from 1.88 percent in 2000 to 2.77 percent in 2010). Additionally, a small percentage of Pectols identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that registered zero in 2000. Conversely, the proportion of Hispanics dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.57 percent in 2000. No individuals with the surname Pectol identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.46% | -1.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.77% | 47.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |