Explore the Family Name Peevy
The meaning of Peevy
English: unexplained. Compare Pevey, Peavy,Peavey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peevy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000 and 2010, the surname Peevy saw a decrease in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 28,088 but dropped to 32,632 by 2010, a shift of -16.18%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 803 in 2000 to 704 in 2010, a drop of -12.33%. The proportion per 100k people changed from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, marking a -20% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #32,632 | -16.18% |
| Count | 803 | 704 | -12.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.24 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peevy
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peevy between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at 0.00%. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased notably from 2.12% to 4.83%, showing a 127.83% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased from 66.50% to 56.96%, a -14.35% change. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 2.24% to 3.13%, and Black, from 28.02% to 33.24%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose from 1.12% to 1.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 56.96% | -14.35% |
| Black | 28.02% | 33.24% | 18.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 4.83% | 127.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.13% | 39.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 1.85% | 65.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |