Explore the Family Name Pacer
The meaning of Pacer
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pacer in the United States?
According to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Pacer' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pacer was the 45,735th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 55,386th place, marking a decrease of 21.1%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 440 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, representing a drop of approximately 15.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #55,386 | -21.1% |
| Count | 440 | 371 | -15.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pacer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Pacer', the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, increasing slightly from 91.36% in 2000 to 92.45% in 2010. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased significantly, from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic slightly declined from 2.50% to 2.43%. Notably, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, and the proportion identifying as Black decreased to zero by 2010. There was a new entry in 2010, with 1.35% of individuals with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.36% | 92.45% | 1.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.43% | -2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.82% | 2.16% | 18.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |