Explore the Family Name Peil
The meaning of Peil
1. Dutch: metonymic occupational name from Middle Dutch pegel, peil, a mark used in measuring liquids or a measure of the strength of beer. 2. Dutch: variant of Peel. 3. Americanized form of Dutch Pijl; metonymic occupational name for a maker of arrows or an archer, from pijl ‘arrow’. 4. German: variant of Pfeil and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 5. German: from a short form (Bilo) of an ancient Germanic personal name related to Old Saxon bīl ‘sword’.
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How common is the last name Peil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peil has seen a growth in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 21369th in popularity with 1142 people bearing it and a proportion per 100k of 0.42. By 2010, the surname climbed to 20057th in popularity, representing a positive change of 6.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 16.73%, totalling 1333 individuals. The proportion per 100k also rose to 0.45, marking a 7.14% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,369 | #20,057 | 6.14% |
| Count | 1,142 | 1,333 | 16.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.45 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peil
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peil. As of 2010, the largest ethnicity group is White at 95.57%, which saw a 1.43% increase from 2000. There was also a noticeable appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 data, even though they were not represented in the 2000 data. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased by 13.74%, while those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw a decline by 9.40% and 28.48% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.22% | 95.57% | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.35% | -9.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.13% | -13.74% |
| Black | 1.58% | 1.13% | -28.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |