Explore the Family Name Pelster
The meaning of Pelster
German: variant of Ballester.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pelster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pelster has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Pelster was ranked 46,000 in terms of popularity and had a count of 437 individuals in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank slid to 50,771 with a count of 411 individuals, marking a drop of approximately 10.37% in rank and 5.95% in count. The proportion of people named Pelster per 100,000 individuals also saw a decrease from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, a change of -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #50,771 | -10.37% |
| Count | 437 | 411 | -5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelster
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows minimal changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pelster. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races. The majority of individuals with the surname Pelster identified as White, with a small decrease from 98.63% in 2000 to 97.81% in 2010, a change of -0.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 97.81% | -0.83% |
| 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% |