Explore the Family Name Peelman
The meaning of Peelman
Probably an Americanized form of South German Biehlmann or Bühlmann, variants of Biehler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peelman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Peelman ranked 45,829 in popularity with 439 individuals carrying this surname, representing 0.16 out of every 100k people. However, by 2010, despite an increase in the count to 453, the rank had slipped to 46,902 and the proportion per 100k had dipped by 6.25% to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #46,902 | -2.34% |
| Count | 439 | 453 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peelman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Peelman surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 96.36% in 2000 to 96.69% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying with two or more races declined by 30.82%, going from 1.59% to 1.10%. The number of Hispanic individuals also decreased by 27.47%, bringing it down from 1.82% to 1.32%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 96.69% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.32% | -27.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.1% | -30.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |