Explore the Family Name Pethtel
The meaning of Pethtel
Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel). It is concentrated in OH and WV.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pethtel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pethtel appears to have marginally declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pethtel was ranked 36,381 in terms of popularity and has since fallen to rank 37,029 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.78%. However, the total count of people bearing this surname increased slightly by 3.79%, from 581 in the year 2000 to 603 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population diminished by about 9.09%, reflecting a drop from 0.22 to 0.2 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #37,029 | -1.78% |
| Count | 581 | 603 | 3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pethtel
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pethtel identified as White, increasing from 96.56% in 2000 to 97.35% in 2010. The Hispanic population within this group saw a decline of 14.19%, falling from 1.55% to 1.33%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the 2010 census of individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities at 0.83%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent bearing the Pethtel surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 97.35% | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.33% | -14.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |