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

Pierskalla, 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 Pierskalla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pierskalla in America

Pierskalla is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pierskalla surname appeared 218 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 Pierskalla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pierskalla 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 Pierskalla

The surname Pierskalla has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the German words "pier" meaning pear and "skal" meaning shell or husk. This could suggest that the name was initially given to someone who worked with pear trees or in the cultivation of pears.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pierskalla can be found in the town of Lübeck, located in northern Germany. In a manuscript from 1572, there is a reference to a merchant named Hans Pierskalla, who traded in various goods including pears and other fruits.

During the 17th century, the name Pierskalla began to spread to other parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. In a church register from the town of Weimar, dated 1638, there is an entry for the christening of a child named Johann Pierskalla.

As the name continued to gain recognition, it was also associated with a few notable individuals. One such person was Friedrich Pierskalla, a German philosopher and author who lived from 1715 to 1789. His works explored various philosophical concepts and critiqued the ideas of prominent thinkers of his time.

Another prominent figure with the surname Pierskalla was Wilhelmine Pierskalla, a German artist known for her intricate etchings and lithographs. Born in 1822 in Dresden, her works were exhibited in several galleries across Europe during the mid-19th century.

In the late 19th century, the name Pierskalla was also found in parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas that were once part of the Prussian Empire. One example is Oskar Pierskalla, a Prussian military officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.

As the 20th century approached, the name Pierskalla continued to be documented in various records and historical accounts. One notable individual was Karl Pierskalla, a German engineer who was involved in the development of early automotive technologies. He was born in 1885 and worked for several prominent automobile manufacturers during his career.

While the surname Pierskalla may not be as widespread as some other German names, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries. Its origins and evolution reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped Germany over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pierskalla

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

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 Pierskalla 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 Pierskalla 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 Pierskalla was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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