Explore the Family Name Purtle
The meaning of Purtle
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Purcell. This surname is rare in Britain. 2. Variant of Pirtle, a surname of German origin. History: The majority of the American Purtles trace their origin to Hans Jacob Berkel or Birckel or Birkle from Germany (see Pirtle).
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How common is the last name Purtle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census's data, the surname Purtle has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,738 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 35,764, marking a 12.69% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 688 in 2000 to 628 in 2010, resulting in an 8.72% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Purtle per 100,000 decreased by 19.23%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #35,764 | -12.69% |
| Count | 688 | 628 | -8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.21 | -19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purtle
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Purtle, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.19% to 92.36%. However, representation among Hispanic increased significantly by 133.62%, from 1.16% to 2.71%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a rise from 0.73% to 0.96%, an increase of 31.51%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased, going from 2.47% to 3.18%. Meanwhile, representation within Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained at 0.00%, indicating there were no individuals with the Purtle surname within these communities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 92.36% | -1.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 3.18% | 28.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.71% | 133.62% |
| Black | 0.73% | 0.96% | 31.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |