Explore the Family Name Pirkl
The meaning of Pirkl
South German (Bavaria, Tyrol): variant of Birkel; see also Buerkle.
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How common is the last name Pirkl in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pirkl has grown in popularity since 2000. In 2000, Pirkl was ranked as the 51,680th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 50,851st position, a modest increase of 1.6%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased slightly from 378 in 2000 to 410 a decade later, marking an 8.47% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #50,851 | 1.6% |
| Count | 378 | 410 | 8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirkl
Regarding the ethnicity of those identified with the surname Pirkl, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.30% of Pirkls were reported as White, and though this slightly decreased to 95.85% in 2010, the majority still holds. Meanwhile, the percentage of Pirkls who self-identified as Hispanic increased by 15.09%, from 2.12% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either suppressed or recorded a non-existent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 95.85% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 2.44% | 15.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |