Explore the Family Name Peeters
The meaning of Peeters
Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Peter. The surname of Flemish origin is also common in the Walloon part of Belgium. Some characteristic forenames: French Raoul, Jacques, Desire, Philippe. Dutch Adrianus, Flor, Frans, Henk, Martien, Piet.
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How common is the last name Peeters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peeters has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 27,413, and it dropped slightly to 27,818 in 2010, representing a change of -1.48%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people with the Peeters surname actually increased from 828 in 2000 to 863 in 2010, a growth of 4.23%. However, the proportion of Peeters per 100,000 people decreased by 6.45% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #27,818 | -1.48% |
| Count | 828 | 863 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peeters
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the Peeters surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with 93.12% in 2000 increasing marginally to 93.40% in 2010. The Hispanic identification saw the most significant increase, rising by 32.28% from 2.54% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders also saw a small increase of 6.42%, going from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 2.05% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010, a change of -20.98%. The categories of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years, indicating no individuals with the Peeters surname identified with these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 93.4% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.36% | 32.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 1.62% | -20.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 1.16% | 6.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |