Explore the Family Name Pufahl
The meaning of Pufahl
German (Mecklenburg, Pomerania): perhaps a variant of Puvogel ‘hoopoe’. Alternatively, of undetermined Slavic origin. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pufahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pufahl has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 40,622 in 2000, it dropped to 41,799 in 2010, a change of -2.9%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 507 to 520, reflecting a growth of 2.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #41,799 | -2.9% |
| Count | 507 | 520 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pufahl
As per the ethnic identity breakdown from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Pufahl surname identify as White, with an increase from 96.84% in 2000 to 97.88% in 2010. In 2010, there was a new addition to the "Two or more races" category, accounting for 1.35%, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. The Hispanic representation went from 0.99% in 2000 to being non-existent in 2010. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 97.88% | 1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |