Explore the Family Name Peardon
The meaning of Peardon
English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Pardon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peardon in the United States?
The surname Peardon, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 46,523rd in terms of commonality across America and fell to a ranking of 52,169 in 2010, representing a decline of 12.14%. The count or number of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased from 431 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, a reduction of 7.66%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 18.75% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #52,169 | -12.14% |
| Count | 431 | 398 | -7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peardon
In regard to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peardon, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, at 93.50% in 2000 and 93.22% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.30%. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in both years. A small fraction identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 4.41% in 2000 to 4.77% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races rose from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 93.22% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 4.77% | 8.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.26% | 8.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |