Explore the Family Name Pears
The meaning of Pears
English: variant of Pierce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pears in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Pears" has been observed to decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,523rd in popularity and dropped to 51,396th in 2010, a decrease of about 10.47%. The count also saw a reduction from 431 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, indicating a 6.03% change. This trend is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people with the name "Pears", which fell by 12.5% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #51,396 | -10.47% |
| Count | 431 | 405 | -6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pears
The ethnic identity associated with the "Pears" surname also varied between 2000 and 2010 as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, there were no records of this surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, in 2010, the name was found among people identifying as two or more races (1.48%) and Hispanics (1.73%). The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 81.44% to 76.05%, while the Black community saw an increase from 17.17% to 20.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.44% | 76.05% | -6.62% |
| Black | 17.17% | 20.25% | 17.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |