Explore the Family Name Pehl
The meaning of Pehl
German: either from an Old Prussian name of uncertain origin, or a shortened form of North German Pehlgrimm ‘pilgrim’ (from Latin peregrinus; German Pilger), which was also used as a personal name.
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How common is the last name Pehl in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pehl has seen a slight decrease since the turn of the century. In 2000, it was ranked 33,653rd in terms of prevalence and had 639 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, although there were more individuals with the surname (669), its rank had dropped to 33,990 which represents a -1.0 change in rank. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -4.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #33,990 | -1% |
| Count | 639 | 669 | 4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pehl
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pehl, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that this last name is primarily associated with those identifying as white. In 2000, nearly 95% of those with the surname identified as white, a figure that slightly decreased to 93.27% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races, going from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010 - a 106.38% change. A small percentage also identified as Hispanic and Black. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 93.27% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 2.69% | -18.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.94% | 106.38% |
| Black | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |