Explore the Family Name Poehl
The meaning of Poehl
German (Pöhl): habitational name from the island of Poel, near Wismar. Compare Pohl.
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How common is the last name Poehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poehl experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 79,676 to 80,131, marking a -0.57 change. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased by 6.76%, from 222 to 237 over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #80,131 | -0.57% |
| Count | 222 | 237 | 6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poehl
In terms of ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Poehl identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.75% in 2000 to 96.62% in 2010. The Hispanic representation in this group witnessed an increase of 12.44%, growing from 2.25% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. There were no changes observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at 0.00. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races was also suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 96.62% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.53% | 12.44% |
| 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% |