Explore the Family Name Peirson
The meaning of Peirson
English: variant of Pierson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peirson in the United States?
The Peirson surname displayed a decrease in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 34,399 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped down to the 38,155th position, reflecting a 10.92% decrease. The count of people with this surname also reduced from 623 in 2000 to 581 in 2010, indicating a 6.74% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Peirson for every 100,000 people declined by 13.04% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #38,155 | -10.92% |
| Count | 623 | 581 | -6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peirson
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that a majority of the Peirsons identified as White, though there was a slight reduction in this group from 88.44% in 2000 to 87.78% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also decreased from 8.19% to 7.23%. Notably, the Hispanic group saw a significant increase from 0.80% to 2.58% within the same timeframe. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.09% to 1.38%. There were no recorded changes for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.44% | 87.78% | -0.75% |
| Black | 8.19% | 7.23% | -11.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.58% | 222.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1.38% | -33.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |