Explore the Family Name Poeschl
The meaning of Poeschl
German (Bavaria; Pöschl): from a pet form of the personal name Peter. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Hermann, Ilse.
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How common is the last name Poeschl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poeschl has seen slight changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Poeschl was ranked 50,572 in popularity with a count of 388 individuals having this surname. By 2010, the rank slipped to 51,066 while the count increased by 5.15% to 408. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #51,066 | -0.98% |
| Count | 388 | 408 | 5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poeschl
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Poeschl. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 95.62% of the individuals with the Poeschl surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly decreased to 94.85% by 2010. The Hispanic ethnic group also saw a decrease from 3.87% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Furthermore, the category of two or more races had zero representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 94.85% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 3.43% | -11.37% |
| 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% |