Explore the Family Name Peay
The meaning of Peay
English (Sussex): variant of Pea.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peay has seen some changes in its popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9967th and saw a slight increase in its rank to 9919th by 2010, indicating a rise in popularity of approximately 0.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2987 to 3256, showing a growth rate of 9.01% over this decade. However, the proportion of people named Peay per 100k decreased slightly by -0.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,967 | #9,919 | 0.48% |
| Count | 2,987 | 3,256 | 9.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.11 | 1.1 | -0.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peay
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Peay also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Peays identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly decreased by about half, while those identifying as having two or more races increased by 53.80%. The majority of Peays identified as White, although this decreased from 52.09% to 49.36%. Similarly, those identifying as Black rose slightly from 43.69% to 45.36%. A small percentage of Peays identified as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both of which saw increases, 15.75% and 31.48% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.09% | 49.36% | -5.24% |
| Black | 43.69% | 45.36% | 3.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.83% | 53.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.47% | 15.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.71% | 31.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.28% | -50.88% |