Explore the Family Name Peightal
The meaning of Peightal
Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel), or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname, such as Bechtold. Compare Beightol.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peightal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peightal has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Peightal ranked 115,489 in terms of popularity and rose to 113,791 by 2010, marking a 1.47% change. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 140 to 154 during the same period, showing a growth of 10%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #115,489 | #113,791 | 1.47% |
| Count | 140 | 154 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peightal
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Peightal surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.14% of individuals with the Peightal surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.45% by 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 95.45% | -1.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |