Explore the Family Name Pheil
The meaning of Pheil
Altered form of German Pfeil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pheil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pheil has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pheil was ranked 72,237th in terms of commonality, with 251 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 80,926 and the count of people with this surname decreased by 6.77% to 234. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #80,926 | -12.03% |
| Count | 251 | 234 | -6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pheil
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of the individuals with the Pheil surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 96.81% in 2000 to 93.59% in 2010. The Census also noted an emergence of multi-ethnic individuals within this surname category, rising to 3.42% in 2010. A small percentage (2.14%) also identified as Hispanic in 2010, a new addition compared to the 2000 statistics. No individuals with the surname Pheil identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 93.59% | -3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.42% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |