Explore the Family Name Peers
The meaning of Peers
1. English: variant of Pearce. 2. North German and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Peer. Some characteristic forenames: French Gabrielle, Girard.
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How common is the last name Peers in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Peers" saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,202nd most popular name, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 38,050th spot, marking a decrease of nearly 22%. The number of people with this surname also declined from 703 in 2000 to 583 in 2010, a drop of roughly 17%. This led to a reduction in the proportion of individuals named Peers per 100,000 people, going from 0.26 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #38,050 | -21.95% |
| Count | 703 | 583 | -17.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peers
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peers. The dominant ethnicity for this surname in both 2000 and 2010 was White, although the proportion decreased slightly from 94.45% to 92.45%. Conversely, individuals identifying as Hispanic and bearing the surname Peers increased notably from 2.42% to 4.63%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black and holding this surname fell marginally from 1.85% to 1.54%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no recorded individual of these ethnicities having the surname Peers during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.45% | 92.45% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 4.63% | 91.32% |
| Black | 1.85% | 1.54% | -16.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |