Explore the Family Name Peavyhouse
The meaning of Peavyhouse
Variant of Pevehouse, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peavyhouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Peavyhouse has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 105,374, but by 2010 it had dropped to 127,494, reflecting a 20.99% change. The same trend is observed in the count of people with this surname, which decreased from 157 in 2000 to 134 in 2010, a 14.65% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 also fell from 0.06 to 0.05, marking a 16.67% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,374 | #127,494 | -20.99% |
| Count | 157 | 134 | -14.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peavyhouse
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname Peavyhouse identify as White. There was a small increase in this ethnic identity from 96.18% in 2000 to 98.51% in 2010. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 98.51% | 2.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |