Explore the Family Name Pirtle
The meaning of Pirtle
Americanized form, apparently altered via the intermediate form Pirkle, of German Birkle or Birkel or Berkel. The surname Pirtle is also common among African Americans. Compare Purtle and Pyrtle. History: The majority of the Pirtles, Purtles, and Pyrtles (and also at least some of the Pirkles) trace their origin to Hans Jacob Berkel or Birckel or Birkle from Germany and to his namesake son who settled in PA in the beginning of the 18th century. The exact original form of their surname is not known, but various sources agree that it was spelled with k, not t.
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How common is the last name Pirtle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pirtle has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 6,135th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 6,400th position, representing a decrease of 4.32%. However, the count of individuals with this last name actually increased from 5,141 in 2000 to 5,315 in 2010, an increase of 3.38%. The proportion per 100k people also declined from 1.91 to 1.8, marking a 5.76% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,135 | #6,400 | -4.32% |
| Count | 5,141 | 5,315 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.91 | 1.8 | -5.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirtle
The ethnic identity associated with the Pirtle surname has also evolved over time, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 13.33%, and those identifying as having two or more races saw significant growth at 76.39%. While the White demographic remains the largest at 68.99% in 2010, it experienced a decline from 73.18% in 2000. Individuals identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled to 2.88%. The Black population saw a modest increase from 23.23% to 24.76%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic decreased by 13.51% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.18% | 68.99% | -5.73% |
| Black | 23.23% | 24.76% | 6.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.88% | 114.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.54% | 76.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.51% | 13.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.32% | -13.51% |
Pirtle ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Pirtle is British & Irish, which comprises 53.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.4%) and Nigerian (3.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.9% |
| French & German | 23.4% |
| Nigerian | 3.2% |
| Other | 19.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Pirtle
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Pirtle have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.80% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 88.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.80% |
What Pirtle haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Pirtle is I-BY526, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-BY526 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include J-L70 and I-M223, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Seward, Samson, Sampson, Mancuso, Battaglia, Cuevas, Leonard, Caruso, Rau, Rath.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Pirtle surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Pirtle have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Pirtle" Surname 35.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Pirtle" Surname 18.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Pirtle" Surname 31.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Pirtle" Surname 15.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Pirtle?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Pirtle are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition