Explore the Family Name Pfefferle
The meaning of Pfefferle
South German: diminutive of Pfeffer. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard.
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How common is the last name Pfefferle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pfefferle has decreased slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It ranked 44,350th most common surname in 2000 and fell down to 47,521st by 2010, a decline of approximately 7.15%. In terms of raw counts, there were 457 individuals with the surname Pfefferle in 2000, which decreased marginally to 446 by 2010, a decline of about 2.41%. The proportion of Pfefferle per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of roughly 11.76%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #47,521 | -7.15% |
| Count | 457 | 446 | -2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfefferle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pfefferle identified as white, although this proportion decreased slightly from 98.91% in 2000 to 95.29% in 2010. Interestingly, the census began recording a Hispanic presence within the Pfefferle demographic in 2010, accounting for about 3.14% of individuals. There was no recorded change in the other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 95.29% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.14% | 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% |