Explore the Family Name Pezold
The meaning of Pezold
German: variant of Petzold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pezold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pezold has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pezold was ranked 74,675 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 73,666, a change of 1.35%. The count of individuals with the surname also increased over this period, from 241 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, marking a growth of 9.13%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #73,666 | 1.35% |
| Count | 241 | 263 | 9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pezold
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Pezold surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.34% identified as White, though this percentage declined slightly to 96.58% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Pezold surname increased to 2.28% in 2010, demonstrating a minor shift in ethnic identity. Data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 96.58% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |