Explore the Family Name Pearn
The meaning of Pearn
English (Cornwall): habitational name from a lost or as yet unidentified place, presumably named with the Middle English and Old English adjective peren ‘having pears’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pearn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pearn experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pearn was ranked 79,676 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 88,685, a decrease of approximately 11.31%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 222 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, reflecting a 5.86% drop. The proportion of people with the surname Pearn per 100,000 individuals also saw a decrease of 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #88,685 | -11.31% |
| Count | 222 | 209 | -5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pearn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Pearn are White, accounting for 95.05% in 2000 and 94.26% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals carrying the Pearn surname decreased from 3.60% to 3.35% during the same period. There were no reported instances of the name among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 94.26% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 3.35% | -6.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |