Explore the Family Name Pyrtle
The meaning of Pyrtle
Variant of Pirtle, a surname of German origin. This surname is also found among African Americans. History: The majority of the Pyrtles 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 Pyrtle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pyrtle has shown a growth in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 53,659, but by 2010, it had improved to 50,851, indicating an increase of 5.23%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 361 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, marking a significant jump of 13.57%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor uptick from 0.13 to 0.14, showing a growth rate of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #50,851 | 5.23% |
| Count | 361 | 410 | 13.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pyrtle
Regarding ethnicity distribution, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Pyrtle surname identified as White, accounting for 87.53% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 85.85% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black represented the second-largest group, although their percentage decreased from 9.7% in 2000 to 8.54% in 2010. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not see any representation in either year. On the other hand, new representations were seen in the categories of 'Two or more races' and 'Hispanic', both making up 2.2% of the Pyrtles in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.53% | 85.85% | -1.92% |
| Black | 9.7% | 8.54% | -11.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |