Explore the Family Name Pethel
The meaning of Pethel
1. Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel). Compare Petell. 2. Possibly also an altered form of German and Welsh Bethel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pethel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pethel has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pethel ranked at 49,965 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had improved its rank to 49,087 marking a 1.76% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a rise from 394 in 2000 to 429 in 2010, experiencing an 8.88% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #49,087 | 1.76% |
| Count | 394 | 429 | 8.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pethel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pethel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, those identifying as 'White' constituted the majority. In 2000, 97.72% of individuals with the Pethel surname identified as White, which slightly declined to 96.50% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Pethel surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, by 2010, 1.40% of Pethels identified with two or more races and 1.17% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 96.5% | -1.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |