Explore the Family Name Pregler
The meaning of Pregler
German: nickname for a chatterer or grumbler, from an agent derivative of Middle High German breglen ‘to chatter, complain, yell, roar’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pregler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pregler has declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pregler ranked 52,935 in popularity and this ranking dropped to 62,045 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 17.21%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Pregler last name fell from 367 to 323 during the same period, marking an 11.99% decline. The proportion of people named Pregler per 100,000 also saw a drop from 0.14 to 0.11, a reduction of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #62,045 | -17.21% |
| Count | 367 | 323 | -11.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pregler
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pregler, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 95.37% in 2000 to 91.02% in 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, those identifying with two or more ethnicities and as Hispanic rose from 2.18% to 3.41%, representing a 56.42% increase for both categories. The percentage of Black individuals remained at zero in 2000 but showed a minimal presence in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 91.02% | -4.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 3.41% | 56.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 3.41% | 56.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |