Find out how popular the last name Pesl is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pesl.

Pesl, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pesl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pesl in America

Pesl is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pesl surname appeared 137 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pesl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pesl to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pesl

The surname PESL is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to have derived from a Czech occupational surname referring to someone who worked with sand or gravel, possibly a sand quarrier or seller. The root of the name may have come from the Czech word "pisek," meaning sand.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PESL surname can be found in a land registry document from the town of Kutná Hora, dated 1467, which mentions a certain "Jan Pesl." This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, there are records of a PESL family living in the village of Litice, near Prague. A man named Matěj Pesl is mentioned in a local church register from 1582, indicating that the name had spread to other parts of Bohemia.

During the 17th century, the PESL surname appears to have gained some prominence, as there are references to a respected scholar and philosopher named Václav Pesl (1625-1680), who taught at the University of Prague and wrote several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

Another notable figure with the PESL surname was Josef Pesl (1778-1858), a Czech painter and engraver who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and is known for his landscapes and portraits.

In the 19th century, a man named František Pesl (1811-1892) made a name for himself as a successful businessman and landowner in the town of Čáslav. He was instrumental in the construction of several local buildings and landmarks.

As the PESL surname spread throughout Central Europe over the centuries, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as Pessl, Pešl, and Pessl, but the core meaning and origins remained the same.

While the PESL name may not be as widely known as some other Czech surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries, reflecting the diverse occupations and accomplishments of those who bore this distinctive moniker.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pesl

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pesl.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pesl was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pesl has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pesl was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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