Explore the Family Name Pellegrin
The meaning of Pellegrin
1. French: southern variant of Pellerin ‘pilgrim’, or a habitational name from any of the places in the south of France named (Le) Pellegrin. 2. Italian: northeastern variant of Pellegrino ‘pilgrim’. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andree, Camille, Ferrel, Gilles, Henri, Marie Anne, Mignonette, Monique, Philippe, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Pellegrin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pellegrin saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,250th among all surnames but dropped to 14,374th by 2010, marking a 0.87% decrease in its rank. However, in terms of the count or number of individuals with this surname, there was an increase of 7.72%, rising from 1,931 in 2000 to 2,080 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight fall of 1.39%, shifting from 0.72 in 2000 to 0.71 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,250 | #14,374 | -0.87% |
| Count | 1,931 | 2,080 | 7.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.71 | -1.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pellegrin
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Pellegrin surname shows a predominantly white ethnic identity, with 93.94% in 2000 and 92.60% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 1.43%. Hispanic representation within the Pellegrin surname increased by 17.00%, moving from 3.00% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase of 19.31%, going from 1.45% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group witnessed the largest percentage increase amongst Pellegrin's at 30.23%, although their overall presence remained small, increasing from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories both reported zero significant changes over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 92.6% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 3.51% | 17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.73% | 19.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 1.68% | 30.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |