Explore the Family Name Pearcey
The meaning of Pearcey
English: variant of Percy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pearcey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pearcey has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,360th in popularity with 269 individuals bearing the name, equating to roughly 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 67,318th with an increased count of 293 individuals holding the Pearcey surname, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000 people. This represents a positive change of 1.52% in rank and an 8.92% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #67,318 | 1.52% |
| Count | 269 | 293 | 8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pearcey
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pearcey, there were some shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the Pearcey surname identified as White, with 75.84% in 2000 and slightly less at 75.09% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 20.07% in 2000, which decreased to 18.09% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase from 1.86% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010, marking a change of 101.61%. No Pearceys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.84% | 75.09% | -0.99% |
| Black | 20.07% | 18.09% | -9.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.75% | 101.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |