Explore the Family Name Peercy
The meaning of Peercy
English: variant of Percy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peercy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peercy saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 65,492 to rank 66,371, marking a 1.34% drop. However, the count of individuals with the Peercy surname increased by 5.3%, from 283 in 2000 to 298 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #66,371 | -1.34% |
| Count | 283 | 298 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peercy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Peercy, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.59% of those with the surname identified as White, but this decreased to 96.64% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, from none in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 96.64% | -1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |