Explore the Family Name Pfalzgraf
The meaning of Pfalzgraf
German: status name for the governor or judge at an imperial court, or for someone in the service of such a dignitary, from Middle High German phalenzgrāve. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Pfaltzgraff. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel.
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How common is the last name Pfalzgraf in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, Pfalzgraf is not a widely popular surname in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42983rd most common name, with 474 instances recorded. By 2010, its rank slightly slipped to 43006, despite an increase in count to 503 instances, marking a growth of 6.12%. However, its proportion per 100k dropped by 5.56% over the same period, indicating that while more people bore this name, its prevalence compared to other surnames decreased slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #43,006 | -0.05% |
| Count | 474 | 503 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfalzgraf
When examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the Pfalzgraf surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority identifies as White. In 2000, 98.52% of Pfalzgrafs identified as White, though this percentage experienced a slight decrease to 97.22% by 2010. The number of Pfalzgrafs identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase by 2010, reaching 1.99%, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 97.22% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 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% |