Explore the Family Name Poeschel
The meaning of Poeschel
German (Bavaria; Pöschel): variant of Poeschl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poeschel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poeschel has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,420th most popular, but by 2010 it fell to 56,972nd, reflecting a decrease of 6.65%. The total count of people bearing this surname also fell during this period, from 363 to 358, marking a decline of 1.38%. Its proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #56,972 | -6.65% |
| Count | 363 | 358 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poeschel
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Poeschel surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with 95.59% in 2000 and slightly less at 94.69% in 2010. There are no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the Hispanic representation increased notably from 2.20% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010, a rise of 52.27%. Those identifying with two or more races were only present in the 2000 census data at 1.38%, but were not recorded in the 2010 census data. The Black community presence was non-existent in the 2000 census but surfaced at 0.00% in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 94.69% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.35% | 52.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |