Explore the Family Name Peavey
The meaning of Peavey
English or Scottish: unexplained. Compare Peavy. History: Edward Peavey is mentioned in the records of Portsmouth, NH, in 1691, as well as Abell, Nathaniel, Joseph, William, and Peter Peavey(probably his sons).
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How common is the last name Peavey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peavey experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,685th and by 2010, it had slipped to 14,617th, marking a 6.81% decrease. However, in terms of count, there was a marginal increase of 0.15%, rising from 2,033 individuals in 2000 to 2,036 in 2010. Despite this, the proportion per 100,000 people saw an 8% dip, moving from 0.75 to 0.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,685 | #14,617 | -6.81% |
| Count | 2,033 | 2,036 | 0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.69 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peavey
The ethnic identity associated with the Peavey surname also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The greatest increase took place within the Hispanic demographic, which grew by 62.79%, followed by the Asian/Pacific Islander group with a significant 46.3% growth. Those identifying as two or more races also rose by 37.06% during this period. Conversely, the number of individuals identified as White and Black decreased by 2.09% and 1.35% respectively. Additionally, those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native reduced by 26.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91% | 89.1% | -2.09% |
| Black | 4.43% | 4.37% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.8% | 62.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 2.7% | 37.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.79% | 46.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.25% | -26.47% |