Explore the Family Name Pe
The meaning of Pe
1. Burmese: from a male personal name originally forming part of a compound name, which is interpreted as ‘father’, ‘lad’, or ‘man’. — Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Filipino: of Chinese origin, variant Romanization of the surname 白 ‘white’, see Bai 1, compare Peh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Pe' has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of 'Pe' jumped up by approximately 21%, moving from rank 48,196 in 2000 to rank 38,103 in 2010. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by more than 41%, increasing from 412 in 2000 to 582 in 2010. This rise in popularity is further evidenced by the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose by 33.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #38,103 | 20.94% |
| Count | 412 | 582 | 41.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.2 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pe
Looking at the ethnic identity breakdown for the surname 'Pe', the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years, this proportion decreased slightly from 64.56% to 59.62%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White increased from 18.20% to 21.13%. The most dramatic change was seen in the Hispanic category, which saw an increase of over 84% during this decade. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black declined by 40.10%. No changes were observed within the categories of 'Two or more races' and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native,' with no individuals identifying within these groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 64.56% | 59.62% | -7.65% |
| White | 18.2% | 21.13% | 16.1% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 12.54% | 84.41% |
| Black | 6.31% | 3.78% | -40.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |