Explore the Family Name Piel
The meaning of Piel
1. North German: variant of Pfeil. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Pila (see Piehl). Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Erwin, Gerhardt, Hans, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Piel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piel saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,906th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 19,703rd position, marking a decrease of 16.54%. The total count of people with this surname also declined from 1,553 in 2000 to 1,367 in 2010, which represents an 11.98% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Piel surname per 100,000 people fell by 20.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,906 | #19,703 | -16.54% |
| Count | 1,553 | 1,367 | -11.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.46 | -20.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a notable shift in the ethnic identities associated with the Piel surname between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 95.69% to 93.71%, there were significant increases among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, both growing from 0.32% to 0.66%. The Hispanic representation also rose from 1.67% to 2.63%. The percentage of individuals with two or more ethnic identities slightly dropped from 0.71% to 0.66%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw an increase from 1.29% to 1.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 93.71% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.63% | 57.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 1.68% | 30.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.66% | 106.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.66% | -7.04% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0.66% | 106.25% |