Explore the Family Name Purl
The meaning of Purl
English (Essex): variant of Pearl. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Rakesh, Renu.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Purl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Purl surname has seen a notable increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 56,687th with 337 occurrences, while by 2010, the rank had improved to 50,771st and the count increased to 411 occurrences—an impressive change of 10.44% in rank and 21.96% in count. The proportion of people with the Purl surname per 100k also rose from 0.12 to 0.14, marking a 16.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #50,771 | 10.44% |
| Count | 337 | 411 | 21.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purl
The ethnic identity associated with the Purl surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asians or Pacific Islanders with this surname more than doubled, rising from 1.78% to 3.65%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 3.56% to 2.92%, while the percentage of white individuals fell from 89.02% to 87.10%. Interestingly, the percentage of Hispanics was 1.48% in 2000 but was suppressed for privacy in 2010. The percentage of Blacks slightly decreased from 4.15% to 3.89%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained constant at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.02% | 87.1% | -2.16% |
| Black | 4.15% | 3.89% | -6.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.78% | 3.65% | 105.06% |
| Two or More Races | 3.56% | 2.92% | -17.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |