Explore the Family Name Pfisterer
The meaning of Pfisterer
South German: variant of Pfister.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pfisterer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pfisterer saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pfisterer was ranked 42,912 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to 46,037, marking a 7.28 percent decline. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped slightly from 475 to 463 during the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11 percent, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #46,037 | -7.28% |
| Count | 475 | 463 | -2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfisterer
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Pfisterer identified as White, although there was a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, 98.32 percent of those with the Pfisterer surname were White, decreasing to 97.62 percent by 2010. Interestingly, the census data also shows an emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Pfisterer name, increasing from zero in 2000 to 1.51 percent in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 97.62% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 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% |