Explore the Family Name Pichler
The meaning of Pichler
1. South German (Bavaria, Austrian Tyrol): topographic name from pichl, pühl ‘hill’; in Tyrol it tends to be a habitational name for someone from a farm named with this word. It is also found in Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia, Croatia, and Slovenia (compare 3 below). 2. North German: nickname for a drinker, from an agent derivative of Low German (Westphalia) picheln ‘to drink’. 3. Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Pihler, and also of Slovenian Pihlar, surnames of German origin (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: German Johann, Albrecht, Alfons, Ernst, Franz, Heinz, Jurgen, Monika, Raimund, Siegried.
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How common is the last name Pichler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pichler saw a slight decrease in popularity rank from 26,332 in 2000 to 26,451 in 2010, marking a change of -0.45%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 5.85% during the same period, from 872 to 923 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease of -3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #26,451 | -0.45% |
| Count | 872 | 923 | 5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pichler
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pichler. In 2000, most bearers of the name were White (96.90%), followed by Hispanic (1.61%). There were smaller percentages of individuals of Two or more races and Black ethnicity as well. By 2010, while the majority remained White, there was a noticeable increase in the percentages of Hispanics and those identifying as Two or more races. Interestingly, a small percentage of Pichlers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that had no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 94.47% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.03% | 88.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.63% | 185.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |