Explore the Family Name Piehler
The meaning of Piehler
1. North German: occupational name for an arrowsmith, a Low German cognate of Pfeiler. 2. South German: variant of Biehler 1, 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Guenter.
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How common is the last name Piehler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piehler has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,849th in popularity but improved its standing to 57,639th by 2010, reflecting a change of 0.36 percent. The count of individuals with the Piehler surname also rose over the decade, from 329 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, an increase of 7.29 percent. However, proportionally per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #57,639 | 0.36% |
| Count | 329 | 353 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piehler
Looking at the ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the Piehler surname identified as White. In 2000, 98.78 percent identified as White, slightly reducing to 97.45 percent in 2010. However, there was a new occurrence of identification as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 1.42 percent of Piehlers. No Piehlers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years, and there were no instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 97.45% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 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% |