Explore the Family Name Pair
The meaning of Pair
Possibly an altered form of German Baer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pair in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Pair" has seen some changes over the years. In 2000, it ranked at 12,583 and by 2010 it dropped to 14,050, representing an 11.66% decline in rank. The actual count of people with the surname also fell from 2,258 in 2000 to 2,143 in 2010, a decrease of 5.09%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 13.1%, moving from 0.84 to 0.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,583 | #14,050 | -11.66% |
| Count | 2,258 | 2,143 | -5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.73 | -13.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pair
The ethnic identity associated with the "Pair" surname also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased dramatically by 61.28% between 2000 and 2010, while individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 67.61%. White identification slipped slightly by 2.56%, but still made up the majority in 2010 at 71.68%. Hispanic representation saw a small increase of 3.57%, and Black identification rose by 12.44%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 12.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.56% | 71.68% | -2.56% |
| Black | 17.85% | 20.07% | 12.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.61% | 3.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.38% | 67.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 2.24% | 12.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 1.03% | -61.28% |