Explore the Family Name Pulvermacher
The meaning of Pulvermacher
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name, a variant of Pulver 1, with the addition of Middle High German macher, German Macher ‘maker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pulvermacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Pulvermacher' has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank moved up from 42,830 to 41,579, illustrating an increase of approximately 2.92%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with this surname grew by nearly 9.87%, going up from 476 to 523 people. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #41,579 | 2.92% |
| Count | 476 | 523 | 9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulvermacher
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that almost all individuals with the 'Pulvermacher' surname identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.02% between 2000 and 2010, reaching a 97.71% share. There is a small percentage identifying as Hispanic, which decreased by 8.73%, resulting in a 1.15% share in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 97.71% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.15% | -8.73% |
| 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% |