Explore the Family Name Pfleiderer
The meaning of Pfleiderer
South German (Swabia): perhaps a nickname for an unstable, indecisive person, from an agent derivative of a word related to Middle High German vlöudern ‘to flutter’. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Orlo.
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How common is the last name Pfleiderer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pfleiderer has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pfleiderer was ranked as the 58,130th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 68,122, marking a decline of 17.19%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 327 to 289 during this timeframe, signifying a reduction of 11.62%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, Pfleiderer went from accounting for 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, illustrating a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #68,122 | -17.19% |
| Count | 327 | 289 | -11.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfleiderer
On examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pfleiderer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.64% in 2000 to 95.16% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.75% to 4.5%, marking a 63.64% rise. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.16% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 4.5% | 63.64% |
| 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% |