Explore the Family Name Pfohl
The meaning of Pfohl
German (Franconia): variant of Pfahl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pfohl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pfohl has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,076 nationwide, dropping to 26,695 in 2010, reflecting a 6.46% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also fell slightly during this period, from 928 in 2000 to 912 in 2010. This represents a decline of 1.72%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the Pfohl surname per 100k population decreased by 8.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,076 | #26,695 | -6.46% |
| Count | 928 | 912 | -1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfohl
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Pfohl surname is predominantly associated with people who identify as White, with 97.31% in 2000 and 97.15% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase (40.71%) in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was a decrease in those identifying as two or more races, falling from 0.97% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 97.15% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.97% | 40.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |