Explore the Family Name Pehlke
The meaning of Pehlke
1. Probably a variant or an altered form of North German Pahlke, an occupational name for an overseer of pile driving. 2. German: probably a variant (diminutive) of Pehl.
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How common is the last name Pehlke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pehlke has been gradually increasing in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668th in terms of commonality across the nation, but by 2010, it had risen to the 63,068th spot, marking a change of 3.96%. Over that same decade, the count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of 12.41%, going from 282 to 317. This change resulted in the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Pehlke growing by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #63,068 | 3.96% |
| Count | 282 | 317 | 12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pehlke
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Pehlke surname identify as White, accounting for 96.81% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.69% in 2010. While the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories reported no individuals identifying under the Pehlke surname, there were observable changes in other ethnicities between 2000 and 2010. The category of 'Two or more races' appeared in 2010 with 1.89%, while Hispanic and Black ethnic identities also emerged, accounting for 2.21% and 1.58% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 93.69% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |