Explore the Family Name Pueschel
The meaning of Pueschel
1. East German (Püschel): from a Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Peter. Compare Peschel 1. 2. Germanized form (Püschel) of Sorbian Pěšel (see Peschel 2). 3. East German (Püschel): from a Germanized pet form of a Slavic personal name formed with bog ‘god’. 4. German (Püschel): variant of Büschel, itself a derivative of Busch or a habitational name from Büschel in Lower Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus.
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How common is the last name Pueschel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pueschel ranked 63,812th in terms of popularity in the United States in 2000 and slipped slightly to 63,873rd in 2010, a marginal decline of 0.1%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.85% over the decade, rising from 292 in 2000 to 312 in 2010. The proportion per 100k population remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #63,873 | -0.1% |
| Count | 292 | 312 | 6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pueschel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pueschel identified as White in both 2000 (93.84%) and 2010 (93.27%), with a slight decrease of 0.61% over the decade. The representation of Hispanics within this group saw a significant increase of 87.43%, rising from 3.42% in 2000 to 6.41% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Pueschel identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.4% in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.84% | 93.27% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 6.41% | 87.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |