Explore the Family Name Pearlstein
The meaning of Pearlstein
Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Perlstein. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avram, Isadore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pearlstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pearlstein saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pearlstein ranked 28,790 in terms of commonality across the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to a ranking of 29,366, marking a -2.0 change in rank. However, despite this drop in ranking, the number of people with the Pearlstein surname actually increased from 778 in 2000 to 805 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.47%. The proportion per 100k residents decreased by -6.9%, moving from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #29,366 | -2% |
| Count | 778 | 805 | 3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pearlstein
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pearlstein also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.04% of Pearlsteins identified as White, with a small decrease to 96.27% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared entirely in the 2010 census after making up 0.64% in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010, marking a 45.45% increase. There was also a new appearance of individuals identifying as Black in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census. The category of two or more races saw an increase from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.27% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.49% | 15.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.12% | 45.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |