Explore the Family Name Pekrul
The meaning of Pekrul
Polish and German (from Poland): derivative of German Peker, an occupational name for someone who produces spears, from Middle Low German pek ‘spear’. Compare also Peck. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Pekrul in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pekrul has seen a slight increase over the years. In 2000, it ranked 53,659 in popularity, with a count of 361. By 2010, its rank had improved to 52,037 with an increase in the count to 399. This represents a growth rate of 3.02% in rank and a 10.53% increase in count within a decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #52,037 | 3.02% |
| Count | 361 | 399 | 10.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pekrul
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pekrul is predominantly White, as evidenced from the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 96.95% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 97.49% in 2010. There was a small fraction (1.66%) that identified with two or more races in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Pekrul surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 97.49% | 0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |