Explore the Family Name Peele
The meaning of Peele
English: variant of Peel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peele has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 7116th most popular and fell to 7600th by 2010, marking a change of -6.8%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 4329 to 4373 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 1.02%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline of -7.5%, moving from 1.6 to 1.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,116 | #7,600 | -6.8% |
| Count | 4,329 | 4,373 | 1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.6 | 1.48 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peele
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peele, the Decennial U.S. Census data paints a varied picture. People identifying as White represented the largest group, although their percentage dropped slightly from 63.85% in 2000 to 62.38% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, increasing from 31.53% to 32.56% over the decade. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities experienced a significant increase of 26.67%, rising from 1.50% to 1.90%. The data also shows a minor increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, up 8.47% from 1.18% to 1.28%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw decreases of -23.81% and -0.58% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.85% | 62.38% | -2.3% |
| Black | 31.53% | 32.56% | 3.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.9% | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.72% | -0.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 1.28% | 8.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.16% | -23.81% |