Explore the Family Name Pfeiler
The meaning of Pfeiler
German: occupational name for an arrowsmith, from an agent derivative of Middle High German pfīl ‘arrow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pfeiler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pfeiler has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,299th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 52,037th, marking a positive change of 2.37%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 364 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, showing a substantial rise of 9.62%. As a result, the proportion of people with the Pfeiler surname per 100,000 individuals grew slightly, from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #52,037 | 2.37% |
| Count | 364 | 399 | 9.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfeiler
On the ethnic identity front, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals with the Pfeiler surname identified as White. This figure slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010, moving from 98.63% to 96.74%. During the same period, there was a small emergence of individuals who identified as belonging to "Two or more races" and "Hispanic", with proportions of 1.5% and 1.25% respectively in 2010. However, no individuals with the Pfeiler surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 96.74% | -1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |